Charge is filed Charge is sent to Mediation Mediation is Unsuccessful Mediation agreement is signed; charge is closed Charge is sent for further Investigation Evidence did not show a violation of the law Notice of Right to Sue is issued; charge is closed Charge is dismissed with no further investigation Notice of Right to Sue is issued; charge is closed. A settlement is reached or charge is withdrawn; charge is closed A violation of Law is found Conciliation attempt is made Conciliation agreemnet is reached;case is closed Conciliation fails No lawsuit filed by EEOC;Notice of Right to Sue issued to charging party;case is closed EEOC files a lawsuit based on your charge Notice of Right to Sue is issued upon request; charge is closed