Journal of Labor Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Labor Research provides an outlet for original research on all aspects of behavior affecting labor market outcomes.

The Journal provides a forum for both empirical and theoretical research on labor economics.

The journal welcomes submissions issues relating to labor markets and employment relations, including labor demand and supply, personnel economics, unions and collective bargaining, employee participation, dispute resolution, labor market policies, types of employment relationships, the interplay between labor market variables and policy issues in labor economics are published by the Journal.

The Journal of Labor Research also publishes book reviews relating to these topics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16144

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	52

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.316

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	41

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Unions and wage inequality

  Citation: 247

  Authors: David, Thomas, W. Craig

• The impact of e-HR on the human resource management function

  Citation: 209

  Authors: Mark L., Steve

• How family-friendly work environments affect work/family conflict: A meta-analytic examination

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Jessica R., Chockalingam

• The economics of employment protection

  Citation: 141

  Authors: John T., Paulino

• Quit Your Job and Get Healthier? The Effect of Retirement on Health

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Kevin

• The dynamics of HRM systems in Indian BPO firms

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Pawan S., Harsh K., Jyotsna

• Human resource information systems: Backbone technology of contemporary human resources

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Anthony R.

• Why women earn less than men in self-employment

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Greg

• What do unions do for economic performance?

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Barry T.

• Accounting for the Decline of Unions in the Private Sector, 1973–1998

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Henry S., Bruce

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