Monthly Archives: June 2024
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 »
EEOC Wins Suit Against Security Company for Failing to Accommodate Muslim Employee
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently settled a lawsuit against Blackwell Security Services for failing to make a reasonable religious accommodation for a Muslim employee and forcing him to choose between his religion and his livelihood. According to the lawsuit, the employee worked as a concierge in Chicago, IL. The company hired him on… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Split on Whether an Employee Must State Violations of the FCRA in Discrimination Suit
Two Florida appellate courts have split on a decision regarding pleadings in discrimination cases brought at the state level. This could tee up the matter for the Florida Supreme Court to decide whether or not an employee must make specific pleadings in their discrimination lawsuit. As it stands, the Second District Court of Appeals… Read More »