Welch Consulting regularly conducts statistical audits of employment practices, including hiring, pay, promotion, termination, performance evaluations and testing.  In each case, we help employers identify and potentially explain, or remediate, discrepancies that would otherwise be areas of concern.  For some companies, an audit is a one-time event, especially if connected to an OFCCP investigation or to litigation.  For others, follow-up studies are conducted every year or every few years to determine whether adjustments have been effective or whether any potential problems have arisen since the last study was conducted.  These follow-up studies may be voluntary or may be required pursuant to a prior settlement agreement or litigation outcome.