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MRW Named to LawDragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers

The firm of Messing, Rudavsky and Weliky, P.C. is proud to announce that partners, Ellen Messing, Dahlia Rudavksy and James Weliky have been named to LawDragon’s list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers.  LawDragon considers these attorneys to be the best in the business that exemplify a powerful legal force throughout the United States.  Attorneys […]

Posted: December 3, 2020 | Author: Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, P.C. | Categories: Accolades

MRW Celebrates Conclusion of Major Case

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.

Posted: November 5, 2020 | Author: Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, P.C. | Categories: Accolades news

Attorney Rudavsky to Participate in Employment & Labor Law: MCLE BasicsPlus Webcast

The partners at Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky are pleased to announce the participation of partner, Dahlia Rudavsky in the MCLE’s Employment and Labor Law – BasicPlus webcast on November 12-13, 2020.  This two day interactive program will provide a basic introduction to employment and labor law for attorneys new to or returning to the field.  […]

Posted: October 22, 2020 | Author: Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, P.C. | Categories: Contributions

Ellen J. Messing, NELA Annual Conference Presentation

Attorney Ellen Messing was honored to have the opportunity to present on a panel at the 2020 National Employment Lawyers Association 2020 Annual Conference in July of this year, together with U.S. District Christopher Cooper. Her presentation The Ethics of Interviewing Defendant’s Employees & Candor to the Court provides insight into the ways in which […]

Posted: October 8, 2020 | Author: Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, P.C. | Categories: Contributions

Supreme Court Ruling is a Major Setback to the Rights of Employees of Religious Institutions

On July 8, 2020 the United States Supreme Court in the cases of Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru, No. 19-267; and St. James School v. Biel, No. 19-348, handed down a 7-2 decision ruling in favor of two Roman Catholic schools in Southern California, substantially broadening the reach of the so-called “ministerial exception.”  The “ministerial […]

Posted: August 10, 2020 | Author: Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, P.C. | Categories: Contributions

Supreme Court Decision Bolsters Employee Rights

On June 15th the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark 6-3 decision in the case of Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, ruling that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) protects members of the LGBTQ+ community from employment discrimination. The original case centers around Gerald Bostock, an employee […]

Posted: June 30, 2020 | Author: Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, P.C. | Categories: Contributions

Partner James Weliky among panelists at the Massachusetts Bar Association’s 41st Annual Labor & Employment Conference

MRW is proud to announce partner James Weliky will be among the panelists sharing their insights and knowledge at the Massachusetts Bar Association’s 41st Annual Labor & Employment Conference. Attorney Weliky will be discussing employer obligations and and employee rights during workplace reopening following the COVID-19 pandemic.    The virtual conference is taking place on Thursday, […]

Posted: June 17, 2020 | Author: Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, P.C. | Categories: Contributions

MRW Partner, James Weliky Co-Chair of MCLE Webinar “Advising Employers & Employees on Off-Duty Conduct & Privacy in the Workplace” on June 9, 2020.

MRW Partner, James Weliky will be co-chairing the MCLE Webinar “Advising Employers & Employees on Off-Duty Conduct & Privacy in the Workplace” on June 9, 2020.The confluence of social media, data mining and evolving laws on both federal and state law have created complex issues for employers, employees and the attorneys who represent them. In […]

Posted: May 28, 2020 | Author: Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, P.C. | Categories: Contributions

Attorney James Weliky to Chair MCLE’s Webinar, “Inner Workings of the MCAD”

MRW is happy to announce that partner, James Weliky will be chairing MCLE’s webinar detailing the Inner Workings of the MCAD on June 3, 2020.  This seminar will be an opportunity to meet and hear from a current MCAD Hearing Officer, MCAD Attorney Advisors, and experienced practitioners who regularly handle cases before the Commission. Hear […]

Posted: May 6, 2020 | Author: Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, P.C. | Categories: Contributions

“1st Look at Handling COVID-19–Related Leaves, Layoffs & Unemployment”

MRW is pleased to announce that Partner, James Weliky will be speaking at the MCLE Live Webcast, “1st Look” at Handling COVID-19–Related Leaves, Layoffs & Unemployment” on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 starting at 12:00pm. The goal of the seminar will be to provide guidance in regards to  new and developing legislation, responsibilities, benefits and claims […]

Posted: April 24, 2020 | Author: Messing, Rudavsky & Weliky, P.C. | Categories: Contributions Uncategorized