There are many reasons that employers prefer arbitration to civil litigation. First and foremost, arbitration is a cheaper process than civil litigation. They tend to proceed much more quickly and are therefore cheaper because they save a great deal on attorney's fees. The discovery process, or the exchange of information between the parties, also occurs much more quickly. Document exchange is usually more limited and therefore can proceed more quickly with fewer documents to review and consider. Starting in 2020, California employers can no longer make mandatory arbitration agreements a condition of employment.