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Responding To Charges of Discrimination
Agenda - Day 1 | Day 2
Day 1
8:00 a.m.
Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
INTRODUCTION
• Objectives
• Agenda
• Review of Materials
OVERVIEW OF CHARGE PROCESSING PROCEDURES
The EEOC
Stages in EEO Charge Processing
Charge Filing
Initial Assessment of Charge
Training Exercise #1 (Analysis of Discrimination Charge)
COMPANY’S INITIAL RESPONSE TO A CHARGE
Notification to Management
Securing and Preserving legal Privileges
Contact EEOC Investigator
Company Representative’s Roles
COMPANY’S INTERNAL INVESTIGATION
Develop a Plan
Sources of Information
Training Exercise #2 (Developing an Investigation Plan)
Witness Interviews
Video, (Conducting an Effective Interview)
VOLUNTARY RESOLUTION OF CHARGES
Determining the Company’s Position
Predetermination Settlements
Conciliation
THE MEDIATION OPTION
4:30 p.m.
Adjourn

*There will be a 15-minute break in the morning and afternoon and lunch served between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.

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Day 2
8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
THE EEOC'S INVESTIGATION
THE WRITTEN POSITION STATEMENT
What It Is
First Steps in Preparing To Respond
Writing the Position Statement

Training Exercise #3 (Review of First Draft)
The Introduction

Training Exercise #4 (Writing the Introduction)
Providing Background

Training Exercise #5 (Writing the Background)
Responding to Charge Allegations
Which Allegations To Respond To
Qualities of a Good Response
Legal Authority

Training Exercise #6 (Planning Your Defense)
Writing Clearly, Accurately, Persuasively
Credibility
The Conclusion

Training Exercise #7 (Responding to the Allegations)

Training Exercise #8 (Responding to the Allegations)
Use of Exhibits

Training Exercise #9 (Choosing Exhibits)
Dealing with Bad Facts

Training Exercise #10 (Bad Facts)
HANDLING REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
Types of Requests
Your Objectives
EEOC's Subpoena Authority
Safeguarding Confidential Information
Objecting to Requests
Format
Statistics/Raw Data

Training Exercise #11 (Responding to Requests for Information)
MANAGING THE ON-SITE INVESTIGATION
4:30 p.m.
Adjourn
*There will be a 15-minute break in the morning and afternoon and lunch served between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
The preceding is a proposed agenda. EEAC reserves the right to update and revise the agenda based on changing laws, regulations, and issues.
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Core Curriculum
• Basic EEO
• Basic EEO and Affirmative Action Compliance
• Developing and Defending Compliant AAPs
• Responding to Charges of Employment Discrimination
• EEO/AA Compliance Immersion Program
• Conducting a Compensation Analysis
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