2023
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. While none of the remedies are new, the NLRB’s decision indicates that the board...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...‘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...View More2023
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...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...View More2023
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....Willig, Williams, & Davidson Promotes Joseph Richardson to PartnerLabor attorney named to partnership of leading union-side law firm. “It is an honor to be named a partner in this firm,” said Richardson. “I am joining a group of incredibly dedicated and skilled...2022
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. View MoreJune 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...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.March 8, 2023
Willig, Williams & Davidson Labor Attorney to Discuss Pay Equality at #FollowFriday ConferenceJessica C. Caggiano will discuss a broad range of issues surrounding the gender pay gapMarch 17-18, 2023
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorneys to Discuss Developments in Labor and Employment Law at Pennsylvania Bar Association RetreatAmy L. Rosenberger and Lauren M. Hoye will present on new developments in employment and labor management relationsFebruary 14, 2023
Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorney to Discuss Retirement Plan Issues at Advanced Trustees and Administrators InstituteJames S. Beall will present on recent trends in retirement planning2022
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...View 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
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.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. View More