CNBC: Economists say now might be a good time to ask for a raise
Erica Groshen, ILR senior academic advisor, says a spike in inflation, combined with labor market tightness, makes this a good time for employees to ask for a raise.
CJEI Explores Tech in Fair Chance Hiring at CUPA-HR National Conference
Cornell ILR’s Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative (CJEI) led a session at the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR’s) 2025 Annual Conference in Aurora, CO.
Assessment of a Unique Agreement to End Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in Apparel Factories
The Dindigul Agreement to End Gender-based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) has been successful in empowering women to identify and combat gender-based violence in the workplace, largely due to a strong female-led union and a productive labor-management relationship, according to a recent assessment by Cornell’s Global Labor Institute.
Just Cause for NYC Gig Workers Provides Human Review for Algorithmic Firings
App workers receive minimal benefits and protection. Termination decisions are made by algorithms, which are prone to error and discriminatory customer abuse. ILR Assistant Professor Andrew Wolf describes how policies that provide just cause protections for app-based workers can address this problem.
