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"Software Analyzes Discrimination Risks" December 17, 2001

PHILADELPHIA-New software is being developed that will allow employers and corporate attorneys to analyze the likelihood and risks of employment discrimination litigation.

The self-audit software assesses the magnitude of disparities among protected groups in the workforce, based on hiring, promotion and layoff policies. It considers age, race, gender and other protected category factors.

The software program was developed by David W. Griffin, vp of the Philadelphia-based Center for Forensic Economic Studies. Mr. Griffin has completed a prototype of the software program and is seeking feedback on it from employers, employment law specialists as well as human resources directors.

The Windows-based program can be used as an ongoing monitoring tool and also is useful for testing the effects of contemplated reductions in force, Mr. Griffin said.

For a demonstration and more information on the software, contact Mr. Griffin at 800-966-6099 or at bdl@cfes.com.

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