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Navigating HR law presents many challenges to professionals in the field. However, the first step to mastering the regulations that guide the field is to know how far-reaching federal regulations and employment laws are in the United States.
Tulane University Law School is launching three new degree and certificate programs to help today’s professionals better navigate the complex laws that are a part of their everyday life.
In the scientific and popular lexicon, “climate change” can be traced back to a 1975 paper by geochemist Wallace Broecker and a 1979 report by the National Academy of Science.
Cooperative federalism requires state and national governments to share power and collaborate on overlapping functions. In contrast, dual federalism works on the idea that federal and state governments function separately and distinctly.
Bluefin are magnificent creatures, ranging from six to 10 feet and up to 1,500 pounds, making them the largest tunas and a predator topped only by great white sharks.
Learn why underprivileged people suffer greater climate change impacts after being displaced by wealthy people renovating cheap properties.
Historically prone to earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons and other severe storms leading to heavy flooding, Japan has state-of-the-art infrastructure providing protection from catastrophic floodwaters.
In the field of law, professionals must stay up to date on recent laws that have been passed and lawsuits that have been filed. Staying aware of changes to employment law is particularly important, as employment la...
Learn about the top three employment law issues that companies face. Master labor and employment law in Tulane University's online MJ-LEL program.
Though you can’t be an expert in everything, HR professionals are expected to continue to expand and enhance their knowledge and skill base throughout their career. Discover how to develop a focused HR professional development plan to keep your career moving forward.
Exploring the Master of Jurisprudence with Online Student Amanda Haddaway
With more than 180 federal labor laws currently governing over 125 million U.S. workers, human resources (HR) professionals have a lot to consider as they manage things like benefits administration, employment standards and various aspects of legal compliance.1
Environmental law jobs staffed by adept, knowledgeable and decisive professionals have never been more important. As the complex mechanisms of our society learn to work together to preserve our fragile and changing ecosystem, evolving environmental regulations impact numerous industries and fields across both the private and public sectors.
Explore the four types of renewable energy jobs that are best performed with legal expertise in hand, and consider whether a master’s degree in energy law might be an effective way to prepare to thrive in one of them.
Student Spotlight: Gary Maxwell (MJ '18)
When it comes to Tulane University Law School's online Master of Jurisprudence in Labor & Employment Law (MJ-LEL) program, human resources (HR) is the first field to pop into most prospective students' minds. But, as students are already realizing, employment law extends far beyond the realm of HR.
Although professionals working in human resources (HR) benefit greatly from the online Master of Jurisprudence in Labor & Employment Law (MJ-LEL) program at Tulane University Law School, it is not intended only for professionals currently working in or with backgrounds in HR.
Passion, Talent and Prestige: the Perks of Tulane University. Student Spotlight: Monica M.
After earning the online MJ in Labor & Employment Law, alum Amanda H. discusses how the Tulane law degree has impacted her career as an HR consultant.
Learn what kinds of information are protected by HR confidentiality and what may be disclosed.
The phrase “equal opportunity employer” is often used in job descriptions or at the top of the careers section of a company’s website. But what does it mean?
Student Spotlight: Natalia Hernandez (MJ '19)
What happens when you land your dream job? You set your sights even higher.