Wilbert Rivera v. Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company doing business as M&T Bank Corporation

New Haven, Connecticut, employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a

Family & Medical Leave Act violation theory.



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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that offers eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave annually for certain family and medical situations, along with continued group health benefits. The FMLA applies to public agencies, schools, and private employers meeting specific employee thresholds. To be eligible, employees must meet work duration and hour requirements.



Qualifying reasons for leave include the birth or placement of a child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or the employee's own serious health condition. Special provisions exist for military family leave.

Employees returning from FMLA leave are generally entitled to their previous or an equivalent position. Employers must maintain health insurance during the leave. While FMLA leave is unpaid, paid leave may be used concurrently. Employees typically need to provide advance notice and may be required to provide medical certification. Employers are prohibited from interfering with or retaliating against employees for using FMLA leave.

In light of the parties' joint stipulation of dismissal at ECF No. 40, this action is dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 11/10/2025. (Glover, S) (Entered: 11/10/2025)