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Using statistics in employment discrimination cases.

W H Holley, H S Feild

    Employee Relations Law Journal
    |February 6, 1979
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    Statistics are crucial in employment discrimination lawsuits, aiding both plaintiffs and defendants. As statistical methods advance, their use in legal cases involving hiring, pay, and promotions will continue to grow.

    Area of Science:

    • Legal Statistics
    • Employment Law
    • Quantitative Analysis

    Background:

    • Statistics are integral to employment discrimination litigation.
    • The legal field's awareness of advanced statistical methods is increasing.
    • Both plaintiffs and defendants utilize statistical evidence in these cases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an overview of statistics in employment discrimination cases.
    • To highlight the major statistical techniques used.
    • To underscore the expanding role of quantitative analysis in legal settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of statistical applications in employment law.
    • Identification of key statistical methodologies.
    • Analysis of historical and current uses of data in litigation.

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    Main Results:

    • Statistics are used to establish prima facie cases of discrimination (e.g., wage, hiring, promotion, layoff, termination).
    • Statistics are employed by defendants to validate employment practices and tests.
    • Sophisticated statistical methods are becoming more prevalent.

    Conclusions:

    • The role of statistics in employment discrimination cases is significant and growing.
    • Understanding statistical techniques is vital for legal professionals.
    • Data-driven evidence is essential for fair legal outcomes.