LEL is a workplace law hub. We educate lawyers, legislators, employers and employees on the latest legal issues in the workplace. We inform tomorrow’s research, policy and litigation. LEL houses the Cannabis Workforce Initiative, High Road NYC, the Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative, and Employee Relations and Internal Investigations programs.
Education and Training
Legal EducationThe Labor and Employment Law Program offers multi-perspective forums and conferences that address current legal topics affecting the workplace.
Gain current knowledge of ever-changing employment law issues and employee relations practices and policies.
Promoting Fair & Equitable Employment
The Labor and Employment Law Program has been working in areas of social science research, social justice, and employment discrimination for over 20 years through its national conferences, seminars, and training programs. Its Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative (CJEI) was founded in 2014 and has grown into separate entity, now part of ILR's Outreach Strategic Initiatives Incubator.
CJEI
CJEI provides employment law training to formerly incarcerated job seekers, employers and workforce development partners across New York.
