This document is called a Notice of Administrative Determination. The case will be closed if BOLI determines that no violation occurred, or that there was not enough supporting evidence to proceed further. In addition, BOLI will close the case if a complainant files a complaint in court on the same issues contained in the complaint to BOLI or if the complainant fails to cooperate with the investigation. The case will also be closed if the complainant withdraws the complaint. The complaint may be withdrawn at any time.
Some parties withdraw the complaint and file in court after a determination.
If BOLI finds evidence of a violation, a BOLI representative will again try to help both parties reach a voluntary settlement. If no agreement can be reached through conciliation, the complaint may be scheduled for hearing. Not all cases go to a hearing. Priority is given to cases that have statewide impact, involve an area of law lacking precedent, involve a group of people or where there is an ongoing pattern of discrimination. If BOLI does not provide a hearing, then you will receive a letter and may file in court within ninety days of receiving the letter.