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The Connecticut Supreme Court affirmed that Cendant Corporation violated the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Law by failing to reinstate Kim Persky to her position following her maternity leave, rejecting the employer's arguments regarding causation and analytical framework.
The Dispute
Cendant Corporation employee Kim Persky took maternity leave under Connecticut's Family and Medical Leave Law. When she tried to return to work after her leave ended, the company failed to give her back her original position. Persky sued, claiming Cendant violated state law by not reinstating her properly after her protected family leave.
The Court's Decision
The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in favor of Persky, finding that Cendant Corporation broke the law. The court rejected the company's arguments about why they didn't have to reinstate her, affirming that the employer had violated Connecticut's Family and Medical Leave Law. The court upheld that employees have a clear right to return to their positions after taking legally protected leave.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling strengthens protections for employees taking family or medical leave in Connecticut. It confirms that employers cannot simply refuse to reinstate workers who return from protected leave. The decision makes clear that companies must honor their obligation to restore employees to their positions after leave, helping ensure workers won't lose their jobs for exercising their legal rights to time off for family emergencies or medical needs.
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