Yes, your employer can require you to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment, but it significantly impacts your legal rights. By signing, you waive your right to sue in court for workplace disputes such as discrimination, harassment, or wage violations. Instead, any disputes must be resolved through arbitration, which is private, limits evidence gathering and restricts appeals.

For an arbitration agreement to be enforceable, it must meet certain fairness standards, such as providing neutral arbitrators, allowing adequate discovery, and ensuring employees can seek the same legal remedies as in court. However, courts may refuse to enforce agreements that are excessively one-sided or unfair. Before signing, review the agreement carefully and concerns about how it was presented.