October 2024 Newsletter

STAY INFORMED

Our friend Peg Coyle, a dedicated worker for 23 years, was laid off just before turning 65, losing her full pension. This led to the creation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Now, it’s time to update this crucial law.
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What Is a Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable?

When an employee is injured at work and the employer is notified, the employer must respond within 21 days with one of three notices: Compensation Payable, Temporary Compensation Payable, or Denial. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act permits issuing a Notice of Temporary Compensation Payable (NTCP) to start payments without admitting liability while investigating the claim.
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SPECIAL HIGHLIGHT

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations Take Effect in Most States Following Legal Challenges

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires employers to accommodate pregnant and postpartum workers, applying to all public employers and private ones with 15+ employees.

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ATTORNEY NEWS

New York Times Revisits National Women’s Soccer League Players Association Collective Bargaining Agreement

Together with Meghann Burke, Executive Director of the NWSL Players Association, Deborah R. Willig and Jessica C. Caggiano negotiated the NWSLPA’s new CBA grants players free agency and notable salary hikes, effective July 30, 2024, until 2030.
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Willig, Williams & Davidson Voted Best Labor and Employment and Family Law Services by Readers of The Legal Intelligencer

Our firm has been named the best labor and employment law firm and a top family law firm in Philadelphia by The Legal Intelligencer’s “Best of 2024” survey. This marks our third consecutive year of recognition, earning us a place in the 2024 Hall of Fame. Thank you to all our clients and colleagues who have supported us for so many years!

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Attorney Joseph Richardson Discusses Representing Unions During Collective Bargaining

Firm partner Joseph D. Richardson recently discussed the process of collective bargaining on a podcast titled “I Am the Law“. It was presented by LawHub, a provider of learning resources for aspiring lawyers.

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