If a federal court finds that an employer is employing proportionately fewer members of a protected group than are available, a(n) _____ will specify the affirmative action steps the organization needs to take to come into compliance with the wishes of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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A consent decree is a legal agreement between the employer and the government that specifies the affirmative action steps the employer must take to address any discriminatory practices. It aims to bring the employer into compliance with equal employment opportunity laws and rectify any disparities in the representation of protected groups in their workforce. The other options listed are not typically used in this legal context.

If a Federal Court Finds That an Employer Is Employing