Oregon FMLA Law

Veronica Hernandez-Nolt v. Washington County

In this wrongful discharge case, plaintiff appeals<br> the trial court’s judgment in favor of plaintiff’s former<br> employer, defendant Washington County.1 Plaintiff asserts<br> that the trial court erred when it granted a directed verdict<br> to the county based on its conclusion that plaintiff was<br> not fulfilling an important public duty, which is a required<br> element of a wrongful dis... More...

$0 (02-08-2017 - OR)

Diane L. Sanders v. City of Newport

Diane Sanders, a former employee of the City of Newport ("the City”), sued the City when it refused to reinstate her after she took an approved medical leave. In her complaint, Sanders alleged that the City violated the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 ("FMLA”), the Oregon Family Leave Act ("OFLA”), and other state and federal laws when it failed to reinstate her after she to... More...

$0 (03-18-2011 - OR)

Jill Traxler v. Multnomah County

This case presents two issues concerning damages under the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 ("FMLA”). 29 U.S.C. §§ 2601-2654 (2006). In an issue of first impression, we consider whether the court, rather than the jury, determines the amount of the front pay award1 and whether the district court's calculation of that award was clearly erroneous. Second, we address whether the district c... More...

$0 (02-26-2010 - OR)

Frank Farrell v. Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon

Appellant Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon ("TriMet") appeals a trial verdict in favor of Appellee Frank Farrell ("Farrell") awarding him $1,110.00 in lost wages under the Family Medical Leave Act (the "FMLA"). TriMet presents a single issue on appeal: Whether the FMLA allows a plaintiff to recover damages for absences from work that were caused by an emotional condi... More...

$0 (06-27-2008 - OR)