What term describes the EEOC's process to resolve discrimination disputes after a finding?

What term describes the EEOC's process to resolve discrimination disputes after a finding?

• A. Mediation
• B. Arbitration
• C. Conciliation
• D. Litigation

Answer: (C)

Conciliation is the EEOC’s settlement step that follows a finding of reasonable cause. Once the agency determines there’s evidence of discrimination, it works to resolve the dispute by reaching a voluntary agreement between the employer and the complainant. The goal is to remedy the harm and prevent recurrence without going to court. Settlements typically include remedies like back pay or reinstatement, policy changes, training, and monitoring to ensure compliance. If conciliation succeeds, the matter is resolved; if not, the EEOC may pursue litigation in federal court. Mediation is a separate, optional facilitation process, arbitration involves a binding decision by a neutral third party, and litigation is the court action that can occur if conciliation fails.

Conciliation is the EEOC’s settlement step that follows a finding of reasonable cause. Once the agency determines there’s evidence of discrimination, it works to resolve the dispute by reaching a voluntary agreement between the employer and the complainant. The goal is to remedy the harm and prevent recurrence without going to court. Settlements typically include remedies like back pay or reinstatement, policy changes, training, and monitoring to ensure compliance. If conciliation succeeds, the matter is resolved; if not, the EEOC may pursue litigation in federal court. Mediation is a separate, optional facilitation process, arbitration involves a binding decision by a neutral third party, and litigation is the court action that can occur if conciliation fails.