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Ex-VP for NBA’s Brooklyn Nets claims he was fired for taking parental leave
Summary by Layoffs News Editorial Desk Ryan Golden , as published by HR Dive
· October 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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The dispute, which involved a negative performance review allegedly given just days after the employee’s return from leave, shares similarities with other recent FMLA lawsuits.
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What is this story about? The dispute, which involved a negative performance review allegedly given just days after the employee’s return from leave, shares similarities with other recent FMLA lawsuits.
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