2023
‘It’s Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing’Willig, our firm’s managing partner, recently sat down with the National Law Journal to discuss a legal career born of a deep passion for equality, a passion that burns just as fiercely today as...2022
Philadelphia Inquirer Covers Dispute with Home Depot Over Fair Workweek Law RequirementsThe Philadelphia Inquirer recently covered the efforts of Home Depot employees to unionize as well as a complaint filed by William Bermudez in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court alleging the store’s management violated requirements of...Attorney Ryan Hancock Discusses Dispute Over ‘Fair and Predictable’ Schedules in Philadelphia InquirerWillig, Williams & Davidson attorney Ryan Hancock recently discussed his client’s lawsuit in a Philadelphia Inquirer article entitled “Philly medical marijuana dispensary Curaleaf sued for allegedly breaking the city’s Fair Workweek law.”Louise ‘Wendy’ F. Pongracz Discusses Impact of Cannabis Legislation on Healthcare BenefitsIn a recent article in Benefits Magazine, Willig, Williams & Davidson partner Louise “Wendy” F. Pongracz discussed the challenges faced by employers and health plan sponsors in navigating state laws that legalize medical and...October 2022
Lawdragon Shares Interview with Deborah Willigs employees at major companies drive a national movement toward unionization, legal media company Lawdragon spoke with Managing Partner Deborah R. Willig, who has been at the forefront of union-side labor litigation for more than 45 years,2022
Fortune Article Shares Insight from Joseph Richardson on a Union’s First Contract NegotiationsIn an article in Fortune magazine, Willig, Williams & Davidson attorney Joseph Richardson discusses the dangers newly unionized employees face when negotiating first contracts with their employers. Michael Dryden Discusses Court Decision Allowing Widow to Collect Benefits for Medication-Induced Death of Police Officer SpouseIn a recent article in Pennsylvania Law Weekly, Willig, Williams & Davidson partner Michael Dryden discussed a court decision that will allow the widow of police officer Raymond Diaz to collect benefits after her...Willig, Williams & Davidson Helps Secure First-Ever Collective Bargaining Agreement for National Women’s Soccer League Players AssociationOn February 1, 2022, the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (Players Association) and the National Women’s Soccer League (League) reached the first collective bargaining agreement in the history of a U.S. women’s professional...Law360 Covers Dispute Between Union and Starbucks DistributorWillig, Williams, & Davidson attorney Joseph Richardson was recently quoted in Law360’s article about a dispute between Teamster Local 710 and Starbucks distributor Quality Custom Distribution (QCD) over an arbitration award. The award compels...Bloomberg Law Covers Amazon Drivers’ $1.47 Million SettlementBloomberg Law recently shared the news of a $1.47 million wage settlement in a lawsuit brought by a group of Amazon drivers for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations. The drivers are represented by...View More2022
October 2022 NewsletterIn an historic and long-awaited decision, an arbitrator has ruled in favor of Teamsters Local 710. The widow of a Pennsylvania police officer will be able to collect death benefits after a significant court...August 2022 NewsletterIn this issue learn What Pennsylvania Employees Need to Know About Medical Marijuana, and Children and Passports in Custody Disputes, as well as attorney news...May 2022 NewsletterOur firm helps secure the first-ever collective bargaining agreement for the National Women's Soccer League Players Association, we discuss off-duty conduct in the remote work era, and our attorneys weigh in on news coverage...March 2022 NewsletterPhiladelphia employers may owe money to hourly workers in the service, hospitality, and retail industry for violations of its Fair Workweek ordinance, Congress passes a bill preventing companies and institutions from forcing claims of...January 2022 NewsletterIn this issue we cover the Supreme Court Stay of OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19, Protecting against email scams, and attorney news...2021
November 2021 NewsletterOSHA Releases Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 Willig, Williams & Davidson Named a 2022 ‘Best Law Firm’ for Working People Serving a Divorce Complaint During COVID-19 Philadelphia Business Journal Names Deborah Willig Among 2021...How the American Rescue Plan Act Delivers for PennsylvaniaWhile the deadly COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis that it spurred continue to test families across the country, help already is on the way.What Does the ‘No Surprises Act’ Mean For Patients?For too long, working people and their families who needed emergency medical care braced themselves for an unpleasant surprise after treatment: a balance due bill from any non-network healthcare providers. February 2021 NewsletterFebruary 2021 Newsletter feature articles: COVID-19 Vaccines at Work: Can My Employer Mandate? Are Mandatory Security Screenings Compensable Under PA Law?2020
October 2020 NewsletterVOTE. Unions Score Post-Janus Victory as Appeals Courts Dismiss Fee Reimbursement Petitions Amazon Delivery Drivers Garner Win in Ninth Circuit Supreme Court Issues Employee Benefits Decisions in 2019-2020 Term 15 Attorneys Named Among 2021...View More2023
Willig, Williams, & Davidson Promotes Joseph Richardson to PartnerLabor attorney named to partnership of leading union-side law firm2022
Willig, Williams & Davidson Helps Philadelphia Museum of Art Union Secure First Collective Bargaining AgreementPHILADELPHIA (December 2022) – Philadelphia Museum of Art union members represented by American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council 47, Local 397, recently ratified an agreement with the Museum, ending...U.S. News – Best Lawyers Names Willig, Williams & Davidson Among 2023 ‘Best Law Firms’ for Labor and Employment LawWe are proud to announce that our firm again has been named among the 'Best Law Firms' for labor and employment law for 2023.Willig, Williams & Davidson Welcomes Union Advocate to FirmBringing extensive experience counseling unions, Brendan J. Crowley has joined our Chicago office as an associate in the labor law practice group. Ashley M. Sullivan Joins Prepaid Legal Services DepartmentAttorney Ashley M. Sullivan has joined the firm’s Prepaid Legal Services department to assist union members with their general legal needs.Willig, Williams & Davidson Adds Labor Attorney to TeamAttorney Joseph Salamon has joined the firm as an associate and will focus his practice on labor law. Willig, Williams & Davidson Bolsters Labor Practice with New AssociateAttorney Jordan Konell has joined the firm as an associate and will focus his practice on labor law. Willig, Williams & Davidson Wins Unprecedented Victory in Teamsters Local 710 UPS PVD ArbitrationIn an historic and long-awaited decision, an arbitrator has ruled in favor of Teamsters Local 710 in its protest against UPS’s use of Personal Vehicle Drivers without first bargaining over their wages and terms...Willig, Williams & Davidson Voted Best Family Law Firm and Best Labor and Employment Law Firm by Readers of The Legal IntelligencerReaders of The Legal Intelligencer have named Willig, Williams & Davidson the best Philadelphia-area family law firm and labor and employment law firm in the “Best of 2022” survey.14 Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorneys Named Among 2023 ‘Best Lawyers in America,’ Amy Rosenberger Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in Philadelphia in Labor Law for UnionsOur attorneys have been named 2023 "Best Lawyers" in employment law, family law, labor law on behalf of unions, and employee benefits.View More2022
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney Discusses Labor and Employment Law with Labor Studies Student Group at Rutgers UniversityAttorney William J. Campbell, IV will speak on labor law during a panel discussion hosted by Rutgers University Promote Overall Worker and Employer Relations (RU POWER), Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney to Discuss Legal Updates in Healthcare at IFEBP ConferenceEmployee benefits attorney Louise “Wendy” F. Pongracz will present at the 68th Annual Employee Benefits Conference of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.Willig, Williams & Davidson Labor Attorney to Discuss Medical Marijuana and Labor Law at Pennsylvania Bar Association Panel PresentationWillig, Williams & Davidson attorney Jessica R. Brown will serve as a speaker during a panel presentation for the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Labor and Employment section. The discussion will explore the impact of marijuana...Willig, Williams & Davidson Labor Attorney to Discuss Wage Equity with Southwestern PA LERALabor attorney Jessica C. Caggiano will present at the Southwestern PA chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA)’s October meeting. She will discuss the effect of laws intended to promote and protect...Willig, Williams & Davidson Labor Attorney to Discuss Marijuana Use and Labor Law at Pennsylvania Bar Association Panel PresentationJessica C. Caggiano will serve as a speaker during a panel presentation for the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Labor and Employment section. The presentation will focus on marijuana use and its impact on labor and...Willig, Williams & Davidson Labor Attorney to Discuss Cannabis and Labor Law at UFCW Lawyer’s ConferenceWillig, Williams & Davidson partner Jessica C. Caggiano will serve as a speaker at the UFCW Lawyer’s Conference. The panel presentation, titled "Organizing Cannabis Workers and Representing Workers Who Use Cannabis," will focus on...Partner Jessica Caggiano Discusses Medical Marijuana Issues with PA LERALabor attorney Jessica Caggiano recently participated in a panel discussion entitled “Medical Marijuana: A Follow-Up,” presented by the Central PA chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Association (LERA). The discussion focused on the...Partner Jessica Caggiano Discusses ‘Wage Equity: Women’s Economic Rights in the Workplace’On March 31, 2022, labor attorney Jessica Caggiano gave a presentation entitled “Wage Equity: Women’s Economic Rights in the Workplace,” during the Franklin Inn Club’s Thursday Roundtable luncheon. The discussion focused on common challenges...2021
Willig, Williams & Davidson Employee Benefits Attorneys to Present at IFEBP Annual Benefits ConferenceJames S. Beall and Wendy Pongracz will serve as faculty at the 67th annual meeting of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Date: Oct. 18 – 20, 2021 Location: The Colorado Convention Center,...Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney to Serve as Instructor on Employee Benefits Plan Policy for IFEBP CAPPP Certificate ProgramJames S. Beall will serve as faculty for the Certificate of Achievement in Public Plan Policy (CAPPP) program presented by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit PlansView More2022
Holiday Greetings 2022The attorneys and staff of Willig, Williams & Davidson wish you a wonderful holiday season. Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan Says Firm Has the Expertise Unions NeedComing from a family of public school educators, Jerry Jordan followed in the footsteps of his grandparents, an uncle, aunts and cousins when he chose education as his career, teaching high school Spanish and...Helen Gym, Mayoral Candidate, former Philadelphia City Councilmember and Youth Advocate, Says Working with Firm Was a ‘Transformative Experience’A member of Philadelphia City Council, community organizer, and public school advocate, Helen Gym relies on Willig, Williams & Davidson to fight for families and educators.Warren Heyman, Retired International Vice President of UNITEHERE!, Says Firm is ‘One of the Best’A union organizer for 40 years before his retirement in 2021, Warren Heyman said he leaned on Willig, Williams & Davidson to help unions navigate several challenges over the years. “This is one of...PA State Senator Vincent J. Hughes: Willig is ‘Fearless’A leading progressive voice on local, state, and national issues, State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes says he has counted on Deb Willig and her team of fierce advocates at Willig, Williams & Davidson for...Nicole Hunt, President of UNITEHERE! Local 634, Calls Labor Lawyers ‘Second Family’Nicole Hunt, President of UNITEHERE! Local 634, Calls Labor Lawyers ‘Second Family’ A food service worker who knew little about union organizing, Nicole Hunt said Deborah Willig and the labor lawyers at Willig, Williams...CWA International Vice President Ed Mooney Says Union Is ‘Thrilled’ With Firm’s RepresentationEd Mooney, International Vice President of District 2-13 for the Communications Workers of America, relies on Willig, Williams & Davidson for a wide range of counsel. “We are thrilled with our representation,” Mooney said,...Cathy Scott, President of AFSCME District Council 47, Calls Willig, Williams & Davidson the ‘Best Labor Law Firm’ in PhiladelphiaAmerican Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council 47 has been a client of Willig, Williams & Davidson since the 1970s. President Cathy Scott said, “In our opinion and our members’...Wendell Young IV, President of UFCW Local 1776, Discusses Working With Willig, Williams & DavidsonSince the 1980s, the labor law attorneys at Willig, Williams & Davidson have counseled the members of UFCW Local 1776 Keystone State in matters relating to health funds, pension funds, and contract negotiations.2018
Michael Dryden Discusses PA Firefighter Workers’ Compensation Cancer Cases Decided on the Timeliness Issue (Part 5) [Video]In this short video, Workers’ Compensation Department Chair and Philadelphia attorney Michael Dryden, discusses a set of cases decided on the timeliness issue presented by an Act 46 Cancer Case.View More2023
FTC Proposes Ban on Non-Compete AgreementsOn Jan. 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking indicating that it seeks to ban employers from imposing or enforcing non-compete agreements on their workers. The proposed rule...NLRB Restores Property Access Rights to Employees of On-Site Contractors Seeking to Exercise Section 7 RightsOn Dec. 16, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision announcing its return to the New York New York standard for balancing the property rights of owners against the rights of...12/20/2022
NLRB Clarifies That Workers Are Entitled to Comprehensive Make-Whole Remedy for Financial Consequences of Unfair Labor PracticesIn Thryv, Inc., a decision announced on December 13, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) stated clearly for the first time that its make-whole remedy includes “direct or foreseeable pecuniary harms resulting from”...11/9/2022
National Women’s Soccer League Players Association and Willig, Williams & Davidson Secure Free Agency Rights for Veteran PlayersNearly two dozen professional women soccer players will, for the first time, be able to negotiate as free agents, thanks to a recent decision by a neutral arbitrator resolving a dispute over free agency...10/14/2022
In Significant Win for Unions, NLRB Reinstates Rule Mandating Employers Comply with Dues Checkoff Provisions After Expiration of Collective Bargaining AgreementThe NLRB held that employers may not unilaterally refuse to maintain a dues checkoff provision upon the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement.8/15/2022
Children and Passports in Custody DisputesObtaining a passport for your minor child seems like a simple enough task, especially if all parties are in agreement. But given the dynamics of certain families, things can get muddled relatively quickly. For...7/18/2022
What Pennsylvania Employees Need to Know About Medical MarijuanaIn the six years since the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) was passed, Pennsylvania courts and practitioners continue to grapple with the extent to which the legislation truly protects workers who hold a medical...02/24/2022
Employers May No Longer Force Sexual Assault and Harassment Victims into ArbitrationCongress passed a bill that prevents companies, universities and other institutions from requiring claims of sexual assault and harassment to be submitted to mandatory binding arbitration.01/25/2022
Philadelphia Workers, Does Your Employer Owe You for Fair Workweek Violations?The Fair Workweek Law passed as a result of workers lobbying City Hall for protections against the unpredictable scheduling that is pervasive in retail, hospitality and food service industries.12/10/2021
Beware of Email Scams: Always Check the SenderAs our email protections have improved in filtering out junk email, scammers who send such phishing emails have also learned and enhanced their product accordingly.View More