Australia: Submission to the Productivity Commission Workplace Relations Framework Inquiry

Introduction
HopgoodGanim Lawyers have consulted with business leaders in Australia to seek feedback on the strategic issues that should be considered by the Productivity Commission review of the Australian Workplace Relations System.

It is important to note, this document seeks to be independent and is not driven by political affiliations of any persuasion. It comprises the views of the author and those raised by business leaders consulted by HopgoodGanim, some of which were widely shared, and […]

By | March 20th, 2015 ||

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In Velazco v. Columbus Citizens Found., No. 14-842, 2015 WL 613035 (2d Cir. Feb. 13, 2015), the plaintiff brought age discrimination claims against his former employer under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) and […]

By | March 19th, 2015 ||