The 'agency' in this case is the National Labor Relations Board, and 'settling' in this case doesn't just mean paying money, it also means changing their practi

The 'agency' in this case is the National Labor Relations Board, and 'settling' in this case doesn't just mean paying money, it also means changing their practices. It basically means accepting the findings and taking remedial steps, instead of denying the findings and trying to fight them. This isn't like a law firm threatening to sue if they don't settle.