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Company’s inability to explain one manager’s firing over another keeps FMLA claim alive
Summary by Layoffs News Editorial Desk Emilie Shumway , as published by HR Dive
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Comparators can make or break many types of employment lawsuits, including those involving protected leave.
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