Employers Should Think Twice Before Denying Virus-Related Leave Requests as COVID-19 Lawsuits Increase | Fisher Phillips
COVID-19 Lawsuits Related to FFCRA Leave Requests A few recently filed cases illustrate the types of lawsuits employers may face. One example is Garcia v. Home Expressions, Inc., which was filed in New Jersey in February 2021. Cenia Garcia worked as a logistics coordinator and administrative assistant for her employer for approximately two years before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. She alleges that she initially worked remotely, but her employer eventually asked her to return to the office five days per week. At the time, Garcia’s three school-aged children were still attending school virtual...
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