Category Archives: Family and Medical Leave Act
Former Employee Sues Walmart for Violations of FMLA
A former corporate Walmart employee has filed an FMLA lawsuit against the company for thousands of dollars. On December 27, the plaintiff filed a federal lawsuit against Walmart for allegedly violating the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The plaintiff and his legal team are suing for $75,000, damages, and legal fees. In… Read More »
Can I Sue My Employer for Violating the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
Has your employer violated the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? If so, you can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor or bring a private lawsuit under section 107 of the FMLA. The FMLA requires certain employers to provide their workers with 12 weeks of unpaid medical leave for specific life… Read More »
U.S. Department of Labor Sues USPS After They Fired Worker for On-the-Job Injury
The U.S. Department of Labor recently acquired a judgment against the United States Postal Service after a two-day bench trial. The judgment orders the USPS to pay $141,307 in lost wages and damages for emotional distress to a former probationary mail carrier who was fired after they were injured on the job. The firing… Read More »
Federal Lawsuit Claims CSX Punished Employees for Using FMLA
A federal class action lawsuit filed against Class 1 railroad CSX alleges that CSX wrongfully discouraged workers from taking leave under the Family Medical Leave Act and retaliated against workers who used FMLA leave. According to the complaint, CSX inflated the amount of time employees were charged for FMLA leave, punished them for taking… Read More »
U.S. Department of Labor Finds Florida East Coast Railway Fired Railway Worker In Violation of FMLA
FMLA protections exist to ensure that a worker is never forced to choose between their health and their job. U.S. laborers are allowed to take leave from work when they have a qualifying medical condition that prevents them from doing their job. Employers cannot fire or otherwise take adverse actions against the employee who… Read More »
Can You Be Fired In Florida While on FMLA?
Florida is considered an at-will employment state. That means that your employer can fire you at any time for any reason, not just because you performed poorly at your job. However, U.S. workers are offered certain protections against losing their work for specific reasons. If you’re on an unpaid leave of absence under the… Read More »
Florida Company in Trouble for Firing Employees for Using FMLA Leave
CSX Transportation is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit filed May 7 on behalf of several employees. A group of former workers is accusing the company of baselessly firing workers for purportedly abusing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) during holidays and weekends. In other words, the company is accused of retaliating against workers… Read More »
Florida State Attorney Sued for Firing That Occurred During Maternity Leave in Violation of FMLA
A recent lawsuit accuses Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain of violating the Family and Medical Leave Act when he fired the office’s chief of staff while she was on maternity leave. According to the lawsuit, Keisha Mulfort began working as the State Attorney’s chief of staff and director of Public Affairs in January 2021… Read More »
The Eleventh Circuit Issues Precedent Limiting FMLA Protection: Tristan Tanner v. Stryker
In June 2024, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a controversial decision in the Tanner v. Stryker case, which could have far-reaching implications for employees across the nation. The case presents a troubling precedent, narrowly reading the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in such a way that will force some employees to… Read More »
Florin Gray Advocates in Landmark Ongoing FMLA Appeal for Stryker Employee
**Case Background** Florin Gray recently argued at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of Tristan Tanner in a significant ongoing appeal concerning the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights of prospective parents. This pivotal case not only underscores the firm’s dedication to protecting employee rights but also has the potential to… Read More »