Yes, once all the necessary written concurrences are obtained, a settlement agreement is binding on both parties.
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- Addressing Workplace Issues
- Affirmative Action Plan for People with Disabilities
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- EEO Mediation Guide: Preface
- What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
- What is Mediation?
- What are the Departmental Reasons for Using ADR and Mediation?
- What are Typical Organizational Experiences with Mediation?
- What are the goals of mediation?
- When is Mediation Appropriate?
- When is Mediation Inappropriate?
- What Are Some Concerns Expressed About Mediation?
- How is Mediation Elected?
- Who Participates in Mediation?
- What Happens in a Mediation Session?
- How Will Mediators Be Selected?
- How Can a Party Prepare for Mediation?
- How Does Mediation End?
- Are Settlement Agreements Binding?
- What Can You Do if You Believe the Department is not Adhering to the Terms of the Settlement Agreement?
- How Does Participation in Mediation Affect An Employee's Rights?
- Appendix A: Time Frames in the EEO Complaint Process
- Appendix B: Pre-Complaint Election Form
- Appendix C: Formal Complaint Mediation Election Form
- Appendix D: Department of Commerce Alternate Dispute Resolution Agreement to Mediate
- MD-715 Reports
- Workforce Data Analytics
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- Special Emphasis Programs
- Demographics Data Requests
- Inclusion is on US
- Training Opportunities
- First Generation Professionals Initiative
- Reasonable Accommodations Program
- External Compliance Program
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Program
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- Sign Language Services
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