William M. Thacker

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.