Tip Sheets

Cornell faculty members and experts weigh in on current events.

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NYC pay transparency law could help – and hinder – employees

October 20, 2022

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

Apprenticeships key to U.S. economy, but government oversight needed

March 19, 2018

Cornell University’s Esta Bigler, who directs the Labor and Employment Program at the Industrial and Labor Relations School, says that apprenticeship programs are an essential part of the U.S. economy, but that government oversight is needed to avoid exploitation by companies.

Law and Policy
Economics and Business
Industrial and Labor Relations