BILLING CODES
What fee is billed on Code 90?
Arbitration Compensation
True or False - As of Jan. 2024, the Labor Fee schedule contains a postponement fee of $150.
False – effective Jan 1, 2024, labor cases are no longer billed for a postponement fee.
Give an example of an unbillable expense reimbursement to Arbitrators.
Entertainment, time spent communicating with AAA staff, administrative costs like copies, supplies
How much is the non-refundable deposit on Mediation cases?
What is $250.
What fee is billed on code 95?
What is neutral expenses for mediation cases.
On Commercial/Construction cases, what is a Flexible Fee Schedule?
What is a three-payment schedule that provides for lower initial filing fee and then spreads subsequent payments out over the course of the arbitration.
On consumer cases, what is the fixed rate of Arb Comp?
What is $300.
What is a case note containing amount being adjusted, the type of fee, the party and the name and title of the approver?
What is the proper documentation of a discretionary adjustment.
What fee is billed on code 03?
What is counter claim or cross claim fee.
True Or False - On employment cases, the individual pays $450 for filing fee and the pays $2,200?
False – Individual pays $350 filing fee (unless the clause states the individual pays less) and the company pays $2,100.
True or False - On commercial and construction cases, the Fixed Rate of compensation for mediators is $1,200 per case.
True - Mediators agreeing to serve on these cases will be compensated at a fixed rate of $1,200 per case ($600.00 per Party).
How long does the business/employer have to pay a fee under CA Statute 1281.97?
If they don't pay within 30 days, they break the agreement.
On consumer cases, what billing code is used for the "Hearing Fee"?
Code 06
Why would the AAA return any filing fee received from the individual?
Because the case was closed due to non-payment of filing fees by the company.
When would the Panelist need to submit documentation for expense reimbursement?
For any single expense over $75, a receipt would be needed with request for expense reimbursement.
On Consumer cases, what is Rule R-9?
For claims within the jurisdictional limit of the appropriate small claims court, the parties may elect to waive arbitration and proceed in small claims court.
Name three (3) Manual AAA fees.
Additional party fees, proceed fee, virtual fee, abeyance fee, deficient filing fee, miscellaneous fee and non-AAA expenses.
When is the Hearing Fee incurred on Consumer Cases?
When telephonic hearings, virtual hearings or in-person evidentiary hearings are held, a Hearing Fee of $500 is incurred.
According to the Notice of Compensation Arrangements, when can an arbitrator request a rate increase during a case?
Any subsequent change to the published rate after the Panelist's appointment will not apply to the case.
What is the Abeyance Fee on Employment cases?
What is $300?