Willig, Williams & Davidson

06/05/2026

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association recently ratified a historic collective bargaining agreement with the WNBA, which raises the minimum salary from $270,000 to $300,000 in 2026 – the largest salary increase from one CBA to the next in the history of sports.

Managing partner Deborah Willig led the negotiating team fighting for fair treatment for these world-class athletes, after similarly helping the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association secure its first collective bargaining agreement in 2022.

The ABA Journal recently profiled Deb and her determination to secure the best possible deals for these hard-working women. Nicknamed “Bad-Ass Deb” or “B.A.D.” by the players she worked with, she credited her persistence to her belief that she is “on the side of the angels” in negotiating on behalf of unions..

Read more: https://www.wwdlaw.com/b-a-d-but-good-aba-journal-profiles-deb-willigs-career-fighting-on-the-side-of-the-angels/

06/01/2026

We are pleased to announce that 20 of our attorneys have been named 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, and Managing Partner Deborah R. Willig has been named among the state’s most elite attorneys.

A program of Thomson Reuters, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who, through a peer review and independent research process, have been identified as attaining a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Our team works tirelessly on behalf of working people and families and remains dedicated to serving as fierce advocates. We congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition!

Managing partner Deborah R. Willig named among top 100 attorneys in Philadelphia and in Pennsylvania, and among top 50 women attorneys in the state PHILADELPHIA (May 2026) – Pennsylvania labor, employment, workers’ compensation and family law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is pleased to announ...

05/29/2026

We are proud to announce that partner Lauren M. Hoye has been selected to serve on the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Section on Labor and Employment Law.

This group is focused on promoting a more thorough understanding of the legal problems encountered in the field of labor and employment.

Lauren advocates for labor unions and individual employees before state and federal courts around the country, and she also maintains an active employee benefits practice. We congratulate her on this exciting opportunity!

PHILADELPHIA (May 2026) – Pennsylvania labor, employment and workers’ compensation law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson is proud to announce that partner Lauren M. Hoye has been selected to serve on the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Labor and Employment Law. This group is focused o...

05/27/2026

📞 Are you a Philadelphia worker who received a Temporary Notice of Compensation Payable after a work injury? Watch this.

Mike Dryden, Head of the Workers' Compensation Department at Willig, Williams & Davidson, breaks down exactly how large employers, including the City of Philadelphia, are using this tactic to deny valid injury claims.

Here’s what you need to know:

👉 What a Temporary Notice of Compensation Payable is and why employers file them

👉 How employers are misusing the 90-day rescission window

👉 Why receiving medical care and missed wages does NOT protect you from a denial

👉 How to protect yourself and your rights after a work injury

Learn more by contacting Willig, Williams & Davidson

📞 Call us: 215-656-3600

https://www.wwdlaw.com/practice/workers-compensation/

05/20/2026

🏙️ Philadelphia workers: large employers, including the City itself, are aggressively using Temporary Notices of Workers’ Compensation Payable. Do you know what that means for your claim?

Mike Dryden explains how this impacts your claim and important filing deadlines for injured workers' claims. Understand before it’s too late.

What we’re seeing:

• Large Philadelphia employers routinely filing TNCPs after workplace injuries instead of formally accepting claims

• Workers receiving medical care and wage benefits during the 90-day window, then facing sudden denials when employers file a Notice Stopping Temporary Compensation

• Employers using the TNCP process the way it was never intended: not to investigate in good faith, but to pay out benefits temporarily and then avoid long-term liability

• Workers left scrambling to file a Claim Petition without realizing the clock was running from day one

If you have been injured on the job in Philadelphia, you need to understand how this process works before that 90-day window closes. Once it does, the rules change significantly.

Stay informed. Stay protected.

https://www.wwdlaw.com/practice/workers-compensation/

05/15/2026

We owe law enforcement workers a debt we can never repay, and on Peace Officers Memorial Day, we honor the sacrifices of so many brave people who have protected us.

Police officers put their lives on the line to ensure we can live with safety and peace of mind, and they are a source of strength and stability in times of urgent need. When the peacekeepers of our communities lose their lives or become disabled in the line of duty, it is our responsibility to serve as a source of strength for law enforcement and their families, through proper protections in times of tragedy.

These dedicated workers do some of the most important work for our society, and we are proud to stand with them. We hold their memory in our hearts, and we are forever grateful for all they have done to keep us safe.

05/13/2026

⚠️ Did your employer rescind a Temporary Notice of Compensation Payable after a work injury? Here’s what your employer may not want you to know.

👉 Employers can only rescind a TNCP if there is a real dispute about whether a work injury occurred.

👉 They cannot keep you out of work, pay your medical bills, and then claim your injury never happened.

👉 If this happened to you, you may have strong grounds to fight the denial.

Mike Dryden, Head of the Workers' Compensation Department at Willig, Williams & Davidson, explains how employers can and cannot legally use a TNCP to deny your claim.

Don’t let them rewrite the story. If you’ve received a Notice Stopping Temporary Compensation Payable, talk to an attorney right away.

https://www.wwdlaw.com/practice/workers-compensation/

05/06/2026

WWD attorneys Deb Willig, Tom Gribbin, and Ty Parks were honored to represent USW Local 4-575, leading negotiations for a new successor collective bargaining agreement with Merck in Rahway, New Jersey.

After 12 days at the table, the Union secured the largest wage increases for its members in decades, along with meaningful improvements to working hours - real gains that will have a lasting impact.

This outcome is a testament to the strength, unity, and resolve of the membership. USW 4-575 President Ron Coleman and his team should be incredibly proud of what they achieved through their leadership and commitment.

05/06/2026

Injured at work in Pennsylvania? Your employer may be using a legal tactic to deny your claim, even after paying your medical bills.

Many workers receive a Temporary Notice of Compensation Payable (TNCP) after a job injury. It can feel like protection. But large employers, including the City of Philadelphia, have been aggressively using these notices as a tool to later deny valid claims.

Mike Dryden, Head of the Workers’ Compensation Department at Willig, Williams & Davidson, breaks down exactly how this tactic works and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Here is what every injured Pennsylvania worker needs to understand:

👉 Under Pennsylvania law, employers have just 21 days to accept or deny a claim. A TNCP extends that window to 90 days, without admitting any liability.

👉 If your employer files a Notice Stopping Temporary Compensation, they are legally declaring your injury never happened, even if they already paid your medical bills and wages.

👉 If the employer does NOT file a denial within 90 days, the TNCP automatically converts to a full Notice of Compensation Payable, and your claim is accepted. Knowing this deadline is critical.

👉 Missing work and receiving medical treatment does NOT prevent a denial. Benefit payments under a TNCP are made without any admission of fault.

👉 If you’ve been injured on the job and received one of these notices, don’t assume you’re protected.

Learn more about your rights:

https://www.wwdlaw.com/practice/workers-compensation/

05/05/2026

Teachers are responsible for guiding the people most precious to us, our children, and preparing them for a successful future. Our society depends on the essential work they do in nurturing the talent, curiosity, and skills of the next generation.

People charged with such weighty responsibility deserve to be paid well and protected from exploitative working conditions. During Teacher Appreciation Week, we are reminded of the vital role educators play in our lives and the importance of ensuring they have what they need to do their job well.

Thank you, teachers! We salute you and stand with you. 📚🍎