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Summary judgment granted for employer MiTek on all four counts: EPSLA (employer not covered, >500 employees), FMLA interference (employee failed to request FMLA leave), FMLA retaliation (no causal connection established), and MHRA discrimination (insufficient evidence). Employee Rosa terminated after positive COVID test.
Rosa v. MITEK INC. — Case Summary
What Happened
Rosa was fired from MiTek, Inc. after testing positive for COVID-19. She sued the company, claiming she was wrongfully terminated, retaliated against, and discriminated against. Rosa also claimed the company violated federal leave laws designed to protect workers during the pandemic.
What the Court Decided
The court sided completely with MiTek. The judge found that the company was not required to follow certain pandemic-related leave laws because it had more than 500 employees. The court also determined that Rosa never formally requested protected leave, and there was no evidence showing MiTek fired her specifically because of retaliation or discrimination. The court dismissed all of Rosa's claims.
Why This Matters
This case shows that workers challenging their termination face a high bar in court. Simply being fired after disclosing a health issue isn't automatically illegal—you typically need to prove the employer intentionally retaliated or discriminated. Workers should document requests for leave and any concerning employer statements, as these strengthen potential legal claims.
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