Fry v. FCA US L.L.C.

What Happened
An employee named Fry sued FCA US (Chrysler) claiming discrimination, wrongful termination, failure to accommodate a disability, and intentional emotional distress. However, when Fry applied for the job, they signed an employment application that included a special agreement limiting how long they had to file any lawsuit against the company to just 180 days.

What the Court Decided
The court ruled in favor of FCA US and dismissed all of Fry's claims. The judges found that Fry had waited too long to file the lawsuit under the 180-day deadline in the employment application. The court also determined that this shortened time limit was legally valid and enforceable because it was part of a fair exchange—FCA promised to review Fry's job application in return for Fry agreeing to the time restriction.

Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling is significant because it shows that employers can require job applicants to agree to much shorter deadlines for filing lawsuits than what's normally allowed under employment laws. Workers should carefully read all employment documents before signing, as they may unknowingly agree to give up important legal rights, including the standard time periods to file discrimination or wrongful termination claims.