Voluntary Settlement Of Complaint

(1) The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development recognizes that voluntary settlement of disputes is preferable to those mandated by a court of law or equity. Voluntary settlement of complaints submitted pursuant to T.C.A. § 50-3-409 is encouraged. (2) Any person designated by the Commissioner to investigate or process complaints submitted pursuant to T.C.A. § 50-3-409 is authorized to attempt to obtain a voluntary settlement of the complaint at any stage of the investigation or review process. (3) Voluntary settlements of complaints submitted pursuant to T.C.A. § 50-3-409 shall: (a) Be reduced to writing with a minimum of three (3) copies, one (1) for the complainant, one (1) for the respondent, and one (1) for the case file maintained by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. (b) Clearly set forth the terms of the settlement. (c) Request withdrawal of the complaint upon completion of the terms of the settlement. (d) Be signed by the complainant, the respondent, and/or the authorized representative of either or both, and be witnessed by a person designated by the Commissioner to investigate or process discrimination complaints. (4) A copy of all settlement agreements shall be included in the discrimination case file.