June 2024 Newsletter

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OSHA Announces Final Worker Walkaround Rule

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced the final version of its Worker Walkaround Rule, which states that workers may designate a fellow employee as their representative to accompany an OSHA inspector on an inspection. The final rule marks a significant improvement for workers in potentially hazardous worksites. Learn More

SPECIAL HIGHLIGHT

Labor Attorney Discusses Negotiations Between Starbucks and Workers United

After years of opposition to its workers unionizing, Starbucks is now set to begin negotiations with the Workers United union to address labor practice complaints against the company. Firm attorney Michelle “Micky” Devitt, a former NLRB lawyer, spoke with Bloomberg Law about the negotiations, including the numerous hurdles to resolution. Learn More.

Joseph Richardson Discusses NLRB’s New Remedy in Response to Thryv Layoffs

Firm partner Joseph Richardson recently discussed the implications of an NLRB decision issue with Law360, affirming that the NLRB can and should use creative remedies to make workers whole as part of its duty to address labor law violations. “The board is really fulfilling the mandate when it thinks broadly about implementing complete remedies to the unfair labor practices that it finds,” he said. Learn More.

ATTORNEY NEWS

20 Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorneys Named 2024 PA Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

We are pleased to announce that 20 of our attorneys have been named 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, and Managing Partner Deborah R. Willig has been named to several elite lists of the state’s top attorneys. Thank you to all of our clients for placing your trust in our team! Learn More.

Labor Attorney to Discuss Drug Testing in the Workplace

On June 28, firm partner Jessica C. Caggiano will participate in a discussion entitled “Drug Testing in the Workplace: Science and Sense in Arbitration” during the 2024 Triad (FMCS, LERA, and ILERA Conferences). The session will be moderated by Arthur Pearlstein of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Learn More.

Union Lawyer Discusses Arbitration for Collective Bargaining

Firm partner Richard G. Poulson recently participated in a discussion entitled “Innovative Insights in Public and Private Sector Interest Arbitration for Collective Bargaining in the United States and Canada” during the National Academy of Arbitrators’ 77th Annual Meeting & Member Education Conference. The discussion focused on considerations for arbitrators engaged in collective bargaining. Learn More.