Render v. FCA US LLC

**Render v. FCA US LLC: FMLA Claim Dismissed** **What Happened** An employee named Render sued their employer, FCA US LLC (formerly Chrysler), claiming the company violated the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA gives eligible workers the right to take unpaid time off for serious health conditions or family care without losing their jobs. Render believed FCA violated these protections, possibly by denying leave, retaliating, or interfering with FMLA rights. **What the Court Decided** In July 2021, the court dismissed Render's case entirely. The judge found that Render failed to provide enough evidence to prove their FMLA claim or couldn't establish the basic legal requirements needed to win under the law. No damages were awarded. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case shows how challenging it can be to win FMLA lawsuits. Workers must carefully document their requests for leave, their employer's responses, and any negative treatment they receive. Simply feeling wronged isn't enough—you need solid evidence that your employer actually violated specific FMLA requirements. Workers considering FMLA claims should keep detailed records and understand that meeting the legal burden of proof can be difficult.