The ILRReview celebrates its 65th anniversary at the forefront of publishing peer-reviewed research on work and employment relations. The Review is published by the Cornell University ILR School, which is regarded as the leading academic institution focused on the world of work.

We are dedicated to international and interdisciplinary research that advances new theory, presents novel empirical work, and informs organizational and public policy.

ILRReview New Feature: Policy Reviews

The journal has begun a series of policy review articles that will appear on a regular basis. Please see the latest features:

The Labor Market Four Years into the Crisis: Assessing Structural Explanations. By Jesse Rothstein. July 2012. ILRReview 65 (3).

The New Great Debate about Unionism and Collective Bargaining in U.S. State and Local Governments. By David Lewin, Jeffrey H. Keefe, and Thomas A. Kochan. October 2012. ILRReview 65(4).

Award-Winning Articles

2011 Emerald Management Reviews
Citations of Excellence Award winners

Locke, R., F. Qin, and A. Brause. 2007. Does Monitoring Improve Labor Standards? Lessons from Nike. ILRReview 61(1): 3–31.

Fairlie, R., and A. Robb 2006. Families, Human Capital, and Small Business: Evidence from the Characteristics of Business Owners Survey. ILRReview 60(2): 225–45.