The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace. If an individual files a complaint with the EEOC and the investigation finds evidence of discrimination, the EEOC may issue a Letter of Determination. This letter outlines the findings of the investigation and informs both the charging party (the individual who filed the complaint) and the employer of the outcome. Here are some examples and types of EEOC Letters of Determination: 1. Reasonable Cause Determination: If the EEOC finds reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a Reasonable Cause Determination letter is issued. This letter details the specific evidence and facts that support the finding of discrimination. For example, a Reasonable Cause Determination letter may state that an employer engaged in gender-based pay discrimination by paying female employees less for performing similar work as their male counterparts. 2. No Reasonable Cause Determination: If the EEOC investigation does not find sufficient evidence of discrimination, a No Reasonable Cause Determination letter is issued. This letter serves to inform the charging party and the employer that the evidence collected during the investigation does not support a finding of discrimination. For instance, a No Reasonable Cause Determination letter may state that the claims of age discrimination made by an employee were not substantiated by the evidence provided during the investigation. 3. Conciliation Failure Determination: After the EEOC finds reasonable cause to believe that discrimination occurred, they generally attempt to resolve the matter through voluntary settlement negotiations or conciliation. If these efforts fail, a Conciliation Failure Determination letter is issued. This informs the parties involved that the EEOC was unable to achieve a resolution and that the charging party has the right to pursue their claims further in court. It is important to note that these examples represent only a few possible types of EEOC Letters of Determination. The content and details of each letter will vary depending on the specific facts of the case, allegations made, and the outcome of the investigation.