The director may require a fact-finding conference held in accordance with § 2.2-4019 of the Code of Virginia with the parties prior to issuing a determination regarding a charge of discrimination. The fact-finding conference is an investigative forum intended to define the issues, to determine the elements in dispute, and to ascertain whether there is a basis for a negotiated settlement of the complaint.
1 Va. Admin. Code § 45-20-84
Statutory Authority: 2.2-520 of the Code of Virginia.