Center for Applied Research on Work

CAROW exists to connect research on work with the practice of putting it to use. We support member institutes and affiliated faculty and students in their efforts to take insights about work, labor and employment and share them broadly. We are uniquely placed to seed innovative research projects and partnerships that put academic study into practice. Through training, convening, and the development of new tools, CAROW provides resources to change work for the better.

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World-class researchers, from a variety of disciplines, work here at the ILR School. Through the Center for Applied Research on Work (CAROW), we support research that solves practical problems, improves the lives of workers and informs policy-making.

We serve as an incubator for applied research. We provide funding and coordination for innovative projects and initiatives. Our network of affiliated faculty, researchers, and practitioners help guide and facilitate novel approaches to advancing how we work.

Our membership includes institutes, programs and initiatives that study work and endeavor to improve the world for workers and their families, employers, and communities.

CAROW Events

Worker Protections at Risk: The Supreme Court Abandons Chevron Deference

Wed, Jul 24

The Supreme Court just decided on two blockbuster cases that challenged the regulatory authority of federal government agencies. The court broke from previous jurisprudence set 40 years ago, called the Chevron deference, by the federal courts to agency expertise. This decision will have ripple effects across all aspects of federal law enforcement, including those that protect workers. We will explore possible impacts on labor and employment law at both the federal and state levels. Please join us as we explore the potential impact on worker rights.

Jul24

Worker Protections at Risk: The Supreme Court Abandons Chevron Deference

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Many Low-Income NYers Rely on Costly Cell Plans for Internet Access

Jun 6, 2024

Cornell Chronicle

The number of New York households with high-speed internet has increased, but much of that comes exclusively from cellular plans, which could mean that as many as 1.5 million households remain “underconnected,” according to new research from Russell Weaver.

Many Low-Income NYers Rely on Costly Cell Plans for Internet Access

Subminimum Wages in New York State Prisons

May 14, 2024

Matt Saleh, Timothy McNutt and Alex Herazy from ILR's Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative examine the payment of sub-minimum wages to prisoners in New York State and beyond.

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Subminimum Wages in New York State Prisons

Join webinar (5/24): Broadband for All? Mapping and Discussing Progress and Remaining Challenges Across NYS

May 9, 2024

A virtual discussion on 5/24 from 12-1:30pm to present updates to the Digital Equity Portal and discuss policies, strategic planning efforts and community-based initiatives to identify and close gaps in connectivity across New York state.

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Join webinar (5/24): Broadband for All? Mapping and Discussing Progress and Remaining Challenges Across NYS

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