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The court dismissed plaintiff's USERRA claim alleging that American Airlines Group and American Airlines violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act by failing to pay employees on short-term military leave while paying employees on other forms of short-term leave, finding the statute does not require payment of ordinary wages for work not performed during military service.
Court Case Summary: Behalf v. American Airlines Group, Inc.
What Happened
A worker filed a lawsuit against American Airlines, claiming the company violated federal military service law. The employee alleged that American Airlines paid workers who took other types of short-term leave (like personal or medical leave) but refused to pay employees on short-term military leave—treating military service members unfairly compared to other employees.
What the Court Decided
The court dismissed the case, ruling in American Airlines' favor. The judge found that federal military service law does not require companies to pay employees for work they didn't actually perform while on military leave. Unlike some other leave types, military service leave is unpaid under this particular federal law.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling clarifies that employers are generally not required to pay wages during military leave, even if they pay workers during other forms of short-term leave. Service members taking military leave should understand they may not receive pay during that time, despite what policies cover other absences.
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