1 Del. Admin. Code § 601-7.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 601-7.0 - Conciliation

7.1 The opportunity to conciliate or settle a case is available at any stage of the complaint process and may include a no-fault settlement offer. The Complainant(s) shall be notified of the opportunity to conciliate when a complaint is filed, and the Respondent(s) shall be so notified when a complaint is served. Staff shall schedule an informal conciliation conference to be held with the Complainant(s), the Respondent(s) and, if they so choose, attorneys representing them, within thirty (30) days after the receipt of the response to the complaint, unless it is impractical to do so.

7.2 Conciliation shall be initiated upon request of any Party, or upon the request or recommendation of Staff or a member of the Commission.

7.3 Any agreement achieved by conciliation shall be set forth in writing and shall specify the appropriate relief agreed upon by the Parties. Forms of relief may include, without limitation:

7.3.1 binding arbitration to resolve the dispute;

7.3.2 payment of damages; other monetary relief;

7.3.3 payment to the Special Administration Fund;

7.3.4 monitoring of the future activities of Respondent(s);

7.3.5 measures taken to ensure future compliance with the Equal Accommodations Law; and/or

7.3.6 such other relief as is agreed upon by the Parties.

7.4 Executed copies of such agreements shall be given to all Parties.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 601-7.0

12 DE Reg. 505 (10/01/08)