Stephen Yale-Loehr, says the decision keeps the DACA program alive but on life support.

Law, Government & Public Policy

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The latest monthly employment report to be released on Friday will help show how fast the U.S. economy is rebounding, amidst renewed discussions in Congress over a second stimulus check. Erica Groshen is senior economics advisor at the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations. She is a former commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and has written extensively on how economies can recover from recessions. 

Economics and Business

Industrial and Labor Relations

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Arthur Wheaton, an expert on the automotive industry at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, comments on President Biden's proposed $174 billion investment in electric vehicles.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Industrial and Labor Relations

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Kati Griffith, professor of labor relations, law and history, says that if the Supreme Court sides with property owners in a case being argued this week, it will render farmworker rights "meaningless." 

Law and Policy

Industrial and Labor Relations

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The global supply chain has been put under extreme stress throughout the pandemic causing major disruptions for businesses and consumers as we enter a busy season for businesses in all industries. Cornell experts can discuss the problems that persist in the global supply chain and impacts it’s having on various industries.

Economics and Business

Industrial and Labor Relations

Food & Agriculture

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On Friday, Britain’s Supreme Court ruled that Uber drivers are covered by employment law protections. As such, the decision guarantees that they are entitled to rights such as minimum wage and vacation time. Alex Colvin, dean of Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and an expert in employment dispute resolution, says the decision is in line with Europe’s trajectory of broadening the reach of employment rights, a trend that stands in contrast with current U.S. law. 

Economics and Business

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Starting November 1, New York City employers will be required to disclose minimum and maximum salaries for job openings. Tae-Youn Park can discuss how the pay transparency law will narrow gender and racial pay gaps and how the change could impact companies.  

Labor Relations & Human Resources

Economics and Business

New York City

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Concession workers at Dodger Stadium have threatened a strike ahead of next week’s All-Star Game festivities. Ariel Avgar, professor of labor relations, law and history, says timing in labor relations is essential. 

Industrial and Labor Relations

Economics and Business

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Tens of thousands of airline workers could face layoffs on Thursday, after Congressional relief aid designed to help airlines, among other industries, expired without an alternative bill in place. Arthur Wheaton, an expert in auto and airline industries at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, is available for interviews following layoff announcements today.  

Industrial and Labor Relations

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Adam Seth Litwin, an expert on issues involving technological change, work and workers in the healthcare sector, says because frontline caregivers are in such high demand, the healthcare sector may need to rely on prevention instead of treatment.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

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