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TLELA Blog
This is a working blog written by the MJ-LEL Capstone students. They share their in-progress work, their thoughts about writing their Masters Thesis, and advice on being in the MJ program.
tspracklen
May 23, 20236 min read
The Power of Promises
While researching my final paper for MJ-LEL Capstone, You're Hired: Just Kidding! An examination of high-volume hiring strategies,...
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tspracklen
May 23, 20232 min read
Promissory what?
In September of 2021, I was working for a large employer in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. While only 1 month into my employment, we...
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tspracklen
May 23, 20231 min read
State PFL Programs
I was excited to hear of Amanda Isaac's Capstone Paper Absenteeism: Employees' Rights in California as my own state, New Mexico was...
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ruima726
May 23, 20232 min read
Labor-related Legal Challenges for Foreign Subsidiaries in the United States
As a human resources(HR) professional who has been working for multiple start-up foreign subsidiaries in the United States of parent...
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angelakohl
May 23, 20232 min read
Everything is bigger in Texas
As I reflect on writing my Capstone paper, I am reminded of the great lengths the pioneers of the women's movement went to make their...
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lsorce4
May 23, 20231 min read
Should I pay my intern?
You may think it's a good idea to have an intern. After all, it's free labor - right? Well, not necessarily. Many employers offer...
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tpetroski
May 23, 20232 min read
Do Your Employees Really Need a Union
So, what happens if a union shows up at your door? What can you do, what can you say? How did we get here, where do we go from here? All...
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ostevenson3
May 23, 20232 min read
Meet Osha Stevenson
I never thought I would apply for graduate school. After multiple failed attempts at college, furthering my education was something I...
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whitneyhickman
May 23, 20231 min read
Meet Whitney Hickman
Whitney Hickman Native to Ohio, I moved to the Washington, DC area after receiving my Bachelor’s in Sociology and Criminology. My career...
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sfrancis29
May 23, 20231 min read
Shaun Francis - Union Advocate
I have worked in the labor movement since 2007. I have held positions as a local union board member, local union President, Executive...
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Ruben Castillo
May 23, 20232 min read
Meet Ruben Castillo
Greetings all. My name is Ruben Castillo and live in Houston, Texas. I currently hold the title of Director of EEO and Employee...
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lcoley16
May 23, 20231 min read
Something Interesting...
What is particularly difficult about asking me, “What have you learned in a class or at work that is an interesting aspect of the LEL...
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wwade96
May 23, 20231 min read
William Wade MJ-LEL?
My name is William Wade. I have spent most of my career as a Manger, not a human resources professional. That makes me somewhat of an...
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Shanda Coleman
May 23, 20231 min read
HR Golfer
HR Golfer © 2023 by Shanda Coleman is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
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lherron18
May 23, 20231 min read
Introducing one of Tulane's future Alumni "LaToya Herron"!
LaToya's First Blog ! © 2023 by LaToya Herron is licensed underCC BY 4.0
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dbrowne2
May 23, 20232 min read
Just ONE thing I've learned???
I’ve been asked to blog about something interesting that I’ve learned in a class or at work regarding the labor and employment law field....
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jfernandezballeste
May 23, 20232 min read
Hello from the Sunshine State!
Image from Wix Hello! My name is Jennel Ballestero. I was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. I moved to Sacramento, CA, twenty years...
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achristopher782
May 23, 20231 min read
Meet Adam Christopher
Hi everyone. I completed my undergrad at Iowa State University. Before attending Tulane, I completed my Masters in Human Resources...
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hstanley4
May 23, 20231 min read
Capstonian Biography
My name is Heather Stanley. I graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies. ...
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