5th Circuit Rules Employee With 27 Work Deficiencies Still Makes It to Jury
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You read the headline right: Despite 27 workplace violations, a three-judge panel from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (the federal appeals court for Texas) decided the employee still gets to take her Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims to trial. Yes, it was by a 2-to-1 vote, but losing is still losing. Let’s start with the workplace misconduct, see how she beat the rap, and conclude with lessons learned.
You read the headline right: Despite 27 workplace violations, a three-judge panel from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (the federal appeals court for Texa...