2023
Joseph Richardson Discusses NLRB’s Clarification of Anti-Union Bias TestA recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) clarifies that a large amount of direct evidence is not needed to find violations against employers for punishing workers for organizing. The decision was...‘I Think Being on the Union Side in Labor Relations as Being on the Side of the Angels’Managing partner Deborah R. Willig has spent nearly five decades fighting for the marginalized and excluded, whether as a labor lawyer advocating for workers to be treated with dignity and fairness or as a...Jessica Caggiano Discusses Growing Demand for Union RepresentationThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reported an increase in the number of union representation petitions in the first half of the 2023 fiscal year, with unfair labor practice charges rising by 16 percent....Law360 Covers Housekeepers’ Dispute with Sheraton Hotel over Unreliable SchedulingA group of housekeepers has filed a proposed class action against a Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Philadelphia for allegedly changing workers’ schedules at the last minute and prioritizing new hires over giving...Michelle Devitt Discusses NLRB’s Remedies Against Repeat Labor Law ViolatorsThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently laid out a list of harsher remedies for repeat violators of labor laws. Deborah R. Willig Featured in Philadelphia Lawyer for Paving the Way for Women in the Legal ProfessionManaging partner Deborah R. Willig’s nearly 50-year career fighting for marginalized communities and paving the way for women lawyers was recently highlighted in the Women in Law issue of Philadelphia Lawyer, the Philadelphia Bar...Law360 Shares Insight from Joseph Richardson on National Labor Relations Board’s 10(j) InjunctionThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently disclosed that it takes an average of nearly 10 months to file an emergency injunction that would end an ongoing labor violation. In an article in Law360,...Deborah Willig Named Recipient of 2023 ABA Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement AwardWillig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that the American Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession has named Deborah R. Willig a 2023 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award honoree....Implications to Employee Benefits Plans For the End of the COVID-19 National Emergency and Public Health EmergencyCertain benefit requirements and waivers of policies and deadlines for employee benefit plans implemented under the authority of the NE and PHE will expire upon the end of the NE and PHE, as described...Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Sides with Former Philadelphia Eagles Player in Workers’ Comp CasePennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court recently sided with Willig, Williams & Davidson client Emmanuel Acho in a significant workers’ compensation case. Acho, a former player with the Philadelphia Eagles, filed a workers’ comp claim petition in...View More2023
September 2023 NewsletterNLRB to Employers: Work Rules Must Be ‘Narrowly Tailored’ to Avoid Interference with Protected Activity In August, the National Labor Relations Board issued a much-anticipated decision addressing the lawfulness of employer work rules that...August 2023 NewsletterThe Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act Goes into Effect: What It Means for Pregnant and Post Partum Employees The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect on June 27, 2023, about seven months after President...May 2023 NewsletterImplications to Employee Benefits Plans for the End of COVID-19 Emergency Declarations On April 10, 2023, a joint resolution of Congress ended the COVID-19 National Emergency declaration, effective that day, and the White House...February 2023 NewsletterFTC Proposes Ban on Non-Compete Agreements On 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...2022
December 2022 NewsletterPhiladelphia 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 a historic three-week strike...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...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...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...View More2023
Philadelphia Business Journal Names Stuart Davidson Among 2023 ‘Best of the Bar’Willig, Williams & Davidson is excited to announce that the Philadelphia Business Journal has named partner Stuart W. Davidson among the 2023 Best of the Bar, an award honoring top lawyers in Philadelphia for...Willig, Williams & Davidson Voted Best Family Law Firm and Best Labor and Employment Law Firm by Readers of The Legal IntelligencerPHILADELPHIA (August 2023) – Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that it has been voted the best Philadelphia-area family law firm and labor and employment law firm by readers of The Legal...Deborah R. Willig Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment LawyersWillig, Williams & Davidson managing partner recognized among top attorneys fighting for workers’ rights16 Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorneys Named Among 2024 ‘Best Lawyers in America’Philadelphia and Harrisburg labor & employment lawyers recognized among best in the countryRichard G. Poulson Elected a Fellow of College of Labor and Employment LawyersPHILADELPHIA (July 2023) – Philadelphia labor, employment, workers’ compensation and family law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that Richard G. Poulson has been elected a Fellow of The College of...Family Law Attorney Joins Willig, Williams & DavidsonPHILADELPHIA (June 2023) – Labor, employment, workers’ compensation and family law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that Thomas R. Smith, Jr. has joined the firm as an associate in the...Deborah R. Willig Named to City & State PA Law Power 100 ListWillig, Williams & Davidson managing partner recognized as one of the most influential attorneys in Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA (June 2023) – Pennsylvania labor, employment and workers’ compensation law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased...Michael G. Dryden Elected a Fellow of College of Workers’ Compensation LawyersWe are pleased to announce that partner Michael G. Dryden has been elected a Fellow of The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. Election as a Fellow is one of the highest recognitions by a lawyer’s...18 Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorneys Named 2023 PA Super Lawyers & Rising StarsFirm recognized among Pennsylvania’s best labor, employment and workers’ compensation lawyers PHILADELPHIA (May 2023) – Pennsylvania labor, employment, workers’ compensation and family law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that 18...Deborah Willig Named Recipient of 2023 ABA Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement AwardWillig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announce that the American Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession has named Deborah R. Willig a 2023 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award honoree....View MoreNovember 17, 2023
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney to Discuss Recent Developments with the National Labor Relations BoardDate: November 17, 2023Time: 11:15 a.m. ET Details: Labor attorney Michelle “Micky” Devitt will participate in a virtual presentation entitled “NLRB Updates,” presented by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE). Firm...November 9, 2023
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney to Discuss Collective BargainingLabor attorney Michelle “Micky” Devitt will participate in a virtual program entitled “Effective Collective Bargaining Negotiations,” presented by the American Arbitration Association (AAA)-International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR).September 29 – October 4, 2023
Willig, Williams & Davidson Employee Benefits Attorneys to Present at IFEBP Annual Benefits ConferenceJames S. Beall and Wendy F. Pongracz will serve as faculty at the 69th annual meeting of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Date: September 29 – October 4, 2023Location: The Boston Convention...September 21, 2023
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney to Discuss Social Media in the WorkplaceDate: Sept. 21, 2023Time: 9:15 a.m. CDTLocation: Embassy Suites, Chicago, IL Details: Labor attorney Jessica C. Caggiano will participate in a panel discussion entitled “Social Media in the Workplace” during the National Association of...June 16, 2023
Willig, Williams & Davidson Partner to Discuss Labor ArbitrationDate: June 16, 2023 Time: 9 a.m. ET Details: Labor attorney Lauren M. Hoye will participate in a virtual program titled “Perfecting Your Labor Advocacy,” presented by the American Arbitration Association (AAA)-International Centre for...June 1, 2023
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney to Argue Cases at Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation ConferenceDate: June 1, 2023Location: Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, Hershey, PA Details: Workers’ compensation attorney Michael G. Dryden will argue two cases before the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB) at the 22nd Annual...May 11, 2023
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney to Speak at 2023 Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association ConventionDate: May 11, 2023 Details: Workers’ compensation attorney Michael G. Dryden will speak at the 48th Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association (PPFFA) Biennial Convention in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on May 11, 2023. The association...2023
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney to Discuss Hiring Initiatives During Philadelphia EEOC WorkshopDate: June 8, 2023 Time: 12 p.m. ET Details: Employment attorney Ryan A. Hancock will participate in a virtual event titled “Eyes Wide Open on Hiring Initiatives: Strategies to Recruit and Retain the Best...March 24, 2023
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney to Discuss Resurgence of the Labor MovementRyan A. Hancock will participate in a panel discussion at the American Constitution Society (ACS) Philadelphia Symposium 2023.March 26-28, 2023
Willig, Williams & Davidson Partner to Discuss Legal Updates for Collective Bargaining in Higher EducationLabor attorney and firm partner Amy L. Rosenberger will participate in a panel discussion on important legal developments for those working in higher education.View More2023
2023 Margaret Brent Award Honoree Video, Deborah WilligI grew up in a family where civil rights, women’s rights, and the power of labor unions were regular topics around our dinner table.2022
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.View More2023
NLRB Restores Modified Path to Union Representation Without ElectionThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on August 25 issued a decision announcing a stronger framework for establishing an employer’s duty to bargain with a union that has gained the support of a majority...NLRB to Employers: Work Rules Must Be “Narrowly Tailored” to Avoid Interference with Protected ActivityOn August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a much-anticipated decision addressing the lawfulness of employer work rules that could be read as prohibiting or interfering with employees’ rights to work...The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Goes into Effect: What It Means for Pregnant and Post-Partum EmployeesOn Tuesday, June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect, just about seven months after President Biden signed it into law as part of the government funding bill. Glacier Northwest v. Teamsters: The Supreme Court Examines State Tort Claims in the Context of a Private Sector Labor DisputeIn what is broadly being understood as a blow to unions and a victory for employers, on June 1, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States held that an employer could sue a...Implications to Employee Benefits Plans For the End of the COVID-19 National Emergency and Public Health EmergencyCertain benefit requirements and waivers of policies and deadlines for employee benefit plans implemented under the authority of the NE and PHE will expire upon the end of the NE and PHE, as described...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.View More