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We have provided research and testimony for over 3,000 clients
in more than 1,000 significant cases, including
EEOC v. Sears, Roebuck and Co.; AMAE v. State of
California; AFSCME v. County of
Nassau; Middleton, et al. v. Publix Stores; Bailey, et al. v.
UPS; Donaldson v. Microsoft; Rhodes v. Cracker Barrel;
Dukes v. Walmart.
ERS Group economists have broad experience with the application
of economic , econometric and statistical analysis to
employment litigation, regulatory investigations and
pro-active self monitoring studies. We have performed
thousands of analyses of compensation and selection
(i.e. hiring, placement, promotion, termination)
decisions including the decision-making process. We
have many years of experience working with legal
counsel and know how to present complex, technical
information in understandable terms. Working closely
together in teams, our Ph.D. economists, programmers
and research associates produce methodologically and
logically sound analyses that are relevant to the
issues.
ERS Group’s experience and expertise are essential to producing
sound results. We have extensive resources available
for preparing studies allowing us to give exceptional
service to large and small clients alike. Our
litigation, regulation and self-audit capabilities
include:
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Understanding the processes at issue.
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Applying economic theory to our understanding of the
processes in our analyses.
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Supervising the collection of data to ensure proper
model estimation.
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Performing appropriate statistical tests to assess
the issues.
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Designing and applying economic and statistical
models.
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Preparing reports, tables, and graphs that explain
the findings.
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Assisting clients in interpreting and developing
responses to the issues.
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Appearing for oral depositions and formulating
questions for the cross-examination of opposing
experts.
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Testifying in bench and jury trials.
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Discrimination cases examining potential differences
by race, gender, ethnicity or age often require the
analysis of personnel data and payroll data within the
context of relevant local and national labor markets.
When data are not available, statistical sampling and
surveys are conducted to enable the assessment of
issues. ERS Group has the experience and resources to
provide accurate data summaries and reliable
statistical support for analyses of complex employment
situations.

ERS Group works with company data (including payroll
records, survey data and time clock entries) as well
as interviews of employees; to analyze a wide range of
compensation issues; including unpaid overtime,
off-the-clock work, and issues arising from
exempt/non-exempt status. ERS Group has provided
analyses for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) cases, as
well as state wage and hour cases in most of the 50
states.

To examine whether a compensation system pays
employees equitably, ERS Group takes account of
governmental guidelines, labor market considerations,
business needs, experience requirements and special
skills requirements for particular jobs. Whether it is
in response to an EEOC or OFCCP investigation, civil
litigation or an internal audit, ERS Group provides
realistic information about the compensation system.

Utilizing corporate payroll data, human resource data
and proposed corporate guidelines for identifying
candidates for a potential reduction in force, ERS
Group analyzes proposed lists of employees to
provide an assessment of possible inequities based on
age, race and gender. ERS Group’s models have been
used proactively to assist in the planning of
reductions requiring quick turn-around as well as in
response to government investigations and civil
litigation.

Designing and conducting appropriate analyses in the
data-intensive class action litigation environment
requires experts with relevant experience and the
resources to respond to the varying demands of trial
and discovery schedules. Our economists assist
organizations in defining which data they need and how
these data should be used.
ERS Group’s experienced staff and extensive, in-house computer
resources are exclusively devoted to producing
economic and statistical analyses. Our large group of
computer professionals utilizes powerful,
state-of-the-art computer systems and software in
conjunction with substantial collections of customized
data, ensuring a quick, knowledgeable response to a
client’s situation. ERS Group maintains a high level
of security for confidential client data – qualities
firms using outside computer resources can seldom
match.
ERS Group economists have testified before State and Federal
courts, regulatory agencies, arbitration panels and
Department of Labor Administrative Law Judges. ERS
Group has also assisted counsel by providing analyses
for numerous matters that remained outside of court or
were resolved through mediation.
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