September 2023 Newsletter

NLRB 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 could be read as prohibiting or interfering with employees’ rights to work together to advance their interests in the workplace. Our blog post explores the impact of the decision.
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NLRB Restores Modified Path to Union Representation Without Election

The 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 of employees. This new framework also deters common but unlawful union-busting tactics by employers.
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Richard G. Poulson Elected a Fellow of College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

We are thrilled to announce that firm partner Richard G. Poulson has been elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. Election as a Fellow is the highest recognition by a lawyer’s colleagues of sustained outstanding performance in the profession, exemplifying integrity, dedication, and excellence. Congratulations, Rick, on this well-earned honor!
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16 Willig, Williams & Davidson Attorneys Named Among 2024 ‘Best Lawyers in America’

We are proud that 16 of our attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review publications.
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Michelle Devitt Discusses NLRB’s Remedies Against Repeat Labor Law Violators

The National Labor Relations Board laid out a list of harsher remedies for repeat violators of labor laws. While none of the remedies are new, the decision indicates that the NLRB will employ stronger methods to hold employers accountable for violating workers’ rights. Attorney Michelle “Micky” Devitt discusses the measures and their impact in an article in Law360
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Deborah R. Willig Named to City & State PA Law Power 100 List

Managing partner Deborah R. Willig has been named to City & State Pennsylvania’s Law Power 100 list. This honor recognizes influential legal professionals across Pennsylvania. Congratulations, Deb, from all of us!
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Willig, Williams & Davidson Voted Best Family Law Firm and Best Labor and Employment Law Firm by Readers of The Legal Intelligencer

We are proud to announce that we have been voted the best Philadelphia-area family law firm and labor and employment law firm by readers of The Legal Intelligencer in the ALM publication’s “Best of 2023” survey. This is the second year in a row that the firm has received recognition for both practice areas.
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