Effectively responding to a charge of discrimination filed by an applicant or employee with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can be a challenging process for an employer. While there is no one prescribed way to conduct a good investigation and prepare a position statement to present to the EEOC, there are some best practices that can be followed to assist an employer in effectively presenting its side of the story.
Given the challenges that position statements can present, NT Lakis lawyers have prepared a two-part guide to the process for preparing an effective EEOC position statement. Part I presents an overview of the current EEOC charge investigation process in light of recent technological advancements implemented by the agency. Part II will focus on the preparation of the position statement itself.
Members of the Center for Workplace Compliance (CWC) can read more here.