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We’re excited to announce that Attorney Messing will be sharing her expertise as a panelist on MCLE’s upcoming webinar, “Moving For & Opposing Motions for Summary Judgment: How to Build and Defend Your Case” on February 28, 2024. The panel will delve into the intricacies of preparing employment cases for successful summary judgment motions or […]
On February 15, 2024, Attorney Messing will be serving as a panelist at Boston University Law School’s “Lawyering for Justice Conference”. Alongside other plaintiffs’ attorneys, Attorney Messing will lend her substantial expertise and insights into the pursuit of justice for workers in employment law. This in-person event promises to be a dynamic gathering, offering an […]
On December 1, 2023, Partner James Weliky will be speaking at MCLE’s 26th Annual law conference. The conference will shed light on developments in the law over the past year as well as emerging employment law trends. Panelists will discuss wage/hour issues, discrimination, and case law updates. Attorney Weliky will be featured as a panelist […]
This past October, MRW’s very own Ellen Messing served as the chair for MCLE’s program, “Navigating Employment Law Ethics” with a focus on how to avoid ethical traps and pitfalls in your employment case. As chair, Attorney Messing led the discussion as panelists examined the best ways to avoid ethical lapses while representing your employer […]
MRW is pleased to announce that on November 14 and November 15, 2023, Attorney Weliky will co-chair MCLE’s upcoming Basics Plus program on Employment & Labor Law. Attorney Messing will serve as a fellow presenter at the same program on November 14, 2023. The program aims to provide basic information regarding employment and labor law. […]
A non-compete agreement is a legal contract between an employer and an employee (or between businesses) that restricts the employee’s ability to work for a competing company or start a competing business for a specified period of time and sometimes within a specific geographical area after leaving their current position or business relationship. Employers contend […]
MRW’s very own James Weliky will represent the employee’s perspective as a panelist on MCLE’s upcoming webinar “Exit Interview Checklist & Templates” on September 14, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. In this live webinar, he and his fellow panelist representing the management perspective will be discussing the legal issues and practical considerations governing employee separation exit […]
MRW is thrilled that new federal protections for pregnant workers are now in effect as of June 27, 2023. These protections, the PUMP Act (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), were part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act that President Biden signed in December 2022. The PWFA […]
MRW is gratified to see that on March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment.” Forced arbitration clauses are frequently used by employers as a way to shield embarrassing litigation from the public. Arbitrations also tend to be much more employer-friendly than jury trials. Not […]
In celebration of the successful conclusion of the Orlando Riley v. Mass Department of State Police case, the MRW team gathered in honor of Mr. Riley and his wife Catia. A great time was had by all and we thank Mr. Riley for his perseverance throughout this hard fought and hard won case.