William Thacker’s practice concentrates on traditional labor matters,
employment litigation and day-to-day counseling of clients on the various
employee and labor relations issues that arise within their organizations. He
advises clients during union representation campaigns and elections as well as
non-Board recognition processes, including the negotiation and administration
of card-check recognition agreements. Mr. Thacker negotiates collective
bargaining agreements; advises clients regarding application and interpretation
of collective bargaining agreements and, where disputes arise, represents
clients in the grievance process, including arbitration proceedings. He also
routinely represents clients in unfair labor practice cases and representation
hearings before the National Labor Relations Board and equivalent state
agencies. Mr. Thacker represents employers in employment litigation in various
state and federal forums, such as wrongful termination, whistleblower, sexual
harassment and discrimination cases. He defends employers against administrative
charges, such as EEOC and equivalent state agencies and advises clients on the
day-to-day application of the numerous employment laws regulating the
workplace, such as ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Title VII and various other local, state
and federal laws, rules and ordinances.