Fifth Circuit Questions Dismissal of FMLA Claimant
- posted: Feb. 20, 2024
- Employee Rights
Employers that quickly terminate a worker who is scheduled to come off a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) absence must be careful that their decision cannot be construed as Read More
Ikea Settles FMLA Retaliation Lawsuit with Former Manager
- posted: Dec. 07, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
Furniture giant Ikea has reached a settlement in a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation lawsuit filed by a former manager. The case, which alleged that the employee was Read More
Spirit Airlines Faces FMLA Lawsuit for Incorrectly Denying Leave
- posted: Nov. 09, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation
In a proposed class action lawsuit filed in Nevada federal court, a former Spirit Airlines flight attendant has alleged that the airline wrongfully denies unpaid Family and Medical Leave Act Read More
Former Trulieve Cannabis Corp. Employee Claims He Was Fired for Taking FMLA Leave
- posted: Oct. 10, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation
Former Trulieve Cannabis Corp. employee James Catterall has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that he was denied the opportunity to interview for a higher-paying position and subsequently fired Read More
Harrah’s Dealer Accuses Casino of Retaliatory Firing
- posted: May 18, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation
A table games dealer has sued Harrah’s Casino and parent company Caesar’s Entertainment for retaliating against him for reporting an incident to human resources and requesting FMLA leave. William Peterson Read More
Sixth Circuit Rules FedEx Failed to Properly Explain FMLA to Employee
- posted: Oct. 23, 2014
- Employee Rights
The Sixth Circuit Court recently affirmed a jury verdict in favor of an employee in a major Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) interference claim. According to the decision, FedEx Read More