Industrial and Labor Relations

Temps feed job insecurity among regular workers, ILR research shows

The presence of temporary workers can cause ill effects in the permanent workers with whom they work, according to ILR School research. (May 21, 2010)

Cornell is poised to help foster health care reform

Cornell President David Skorton opened the ILR School's health care reform conference May 11 in New York City. (May 14, 2010)

ILR course led to internship, law school for Grace Guichardo

Professor Michael Gold's labor and employment law class influenced student Grace Guichardo '10 to explore human resources and law. (May 12, 2010)

Ongoing ILR School study finds alcohol is a growing problem for retirees

For a decade, researchers followed more than 1,300 workers as they retire from work to identify how psychological, social and economic factors associated with retirement influence drinking behaviors. (May 11, 2010)

Jury clears university of discrimination charges

After a trial in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, a federal jury exonerated Cornell of charges by a former employee of age and sex discrimination. (April 26, 2010)

Office professionals lauded for all they do

President Skorton and Vice President for Human Resources Mary Opperman thanked office professionals at the Jennie T. Farley Office Professionals Celebration April 21 in Bailey Hall. (April 22, 2010)

ILR labor historian Cletus Daniel dies at age 66

ILR School professor of American labor history Cletus E. Daniel has died at age 66. (April 22, 2010)

ILR School names Groat and Alpern award winners

Laurie Berke-Weiss '71, Seth Harris '83 and Seth 'Yossi' Siegel '74, J.D. '78, were honored at ILR's Celebration 2010 event in New York City April 20. (April 21, 2010)

Cornell aggressively addresses the needs of those on campus with disabilities

In anticipation of an increase in students and veterans with disabilities, Cornell's disability strategic plan comprehensively addresses access in education, employment and campus operations. (April 20, 2010)