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November 2018 – Willig, Williams & Davidson

Attorney Happenings and Headlines

Willig, Williams & Davidson Again Named Among 2019 'Best Law Firms'

Willig, Williams & Davidson is proud to announce that it again has been named a “Best Law Firm” for 2019, achieving national rankings in the practice areas of employee benefits (ERISA) law and labor and employment litigation.

15 Attorneys Named Among 2019 'Best Lawyers in America'

The Pennsylvania labor, employment and workers' compensation law firm is proud to announce that 15 of its attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the legal profession's oldest and most respected peer-review publications.

Employee Benefits Partners Speak at IFEBP Annual Conference

Employee benefits attorneys James S. Beall and Louise "Wendy" Pongracz spoke as part of a certification program of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) in New Orleans.

Willig, Williams & Davidson Welcomes Three New Attorneys in 2018

This year, the firm welcomed three new labor and employment attorneys to advocate for union and workers’ rights at a time when those rights have never been more important. Serving as Of Counsel, Jessica R. Brown represents labor unions and individual employees. Associate Jessica C. Caggiano also practices labor and employment law, while associate James R. Glowacki focuses his practice on representing labor unions. The firm is pleased to welcome them to our skilled and diverse legal team that is dedicated to helping unions and working families develop practical, efficient solutions to complex legal problems.

Partners Named in Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide

Partners Deborah R. Willig, Alaine S. Williams, and Stuart W. Davidson have all been named in the 2018 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide for their exceptional representation of workers. The guide recognizes and honors attorneys who have dedicated their practice to representing workers.

Featured Practice Area: Employment Law

Employment Law

Willig, Williams & Davidson is one of a handful of mid-sized firms in the United States specializing in negotiation and litigation on behalf of employees who have suffered discrimination at work and who do not have the protection of a union.



Vote Today! Today, Nov. 6, 2018, is Election Day. Vital issues that affect working families – from health care coverage to education to the laws that keep workers safe in the workplace – are at stake. This very well may be one of the most important elections of our lifetime.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; if you are in line before the polls close, you must be allowed to vote, no matter how long the line is or how long it takes. Click here to find your Pennsylvania polling place, and click here to learn what you need to bring with you to the polls. Pennsylvania residents who need information or encounter problems at the polls can call the state’s Election Day hotline toll free at 1-877-868-3772.

Vote today as if your future depends upon it – because it does.


SladekPennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Decision in City of Phila. Fire Dept. vs. W.C.A.B. (Sladek)

Partner Michael G. Dryden earned a major victory before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for firefighters and dependents dealing with a cancer diagnosis. This is the first decision from the court to decisively address the burden of proof placed upon a firefighter or firefighter dependent under the Cancer Presumption Provisions added to the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act in 2011.

Read more about the City of Phila. Fire Dept. vs. W.C.A.B. (Sladek) decision.


Workplace InjuriesOSHA Proposes Cutbacks on Mandatory Reporting of Workplace Injuries

OSHA recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking to ease reporting requirements of workplace injuries and illnesses. Under the new proposal, many employers will no longer be required to annually submit certain reports logging and detailing injuries and illnesses suffered in the workplace.

Read how this proposal will change reporting requirements for employers.


Home CarePennsylvania Supreme Court Decision Supports Governor Wolf's Executive Order on Home Care

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Tom Wolf did not exceed his authority when he set up a process to give some union rights to home-based workers who care for elderly and disabled people.

Read more about Governor Wolf's executive order on home care.


ADANavigating the Americans with Disabilities Act for Current Employees and Employers

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law under the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.

Find out more about the basics of the ADA at work.


Social Security Disability Q&A – Did You Know?

Our firm often answers questions about Supplemental Security Income and social security disability. Here are some of the most frequently asked:

What do I have to prove in order to obtain benefits and what factors are considered?

If I am denied benefits on my initial application, what are my options?

Can I file a new application if I am denied benefits or lose on appeal?
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Willig, Williams & Davidson is one of the largest and most respected union-side labor law firms in the United States. The firm has offices in Philadelphia, Jenkintown and Harrisburg, Pa., as well as Haddonfield, N.J. and Chicago, Ill. Founded in 1979, Willig, Williams & Davidson focuses on representing labor unions, employee benefit funds and individual working people and their families on a variety of legal fronts, including national, regional and local contract negotiations; dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration and litigation; tax and benefit law compliance issues; discrimination and other employment matters; prepaid legal services for union members; and workers' compensation matters in Philadelphia and beyond. The materials contained in this correspondence have been authored or gathered by Willig, Williams & Davidson for informational purposes only. This correspondence is not intended to be and is not considered to be legal advice. Transmission of this document is not intended to create, and receipt does not establish, an attorney-client relationship. Legal advice of any nature should be sought from legal counsel. In some states, this correspondence may be considered attorney advertising.