Rollag v. Cowen Inc.

**Rollag v. Cowen Inc.: Court Dismisses FMLA Lawsuit** This case involved an employee named Rollag who sued their employer, Cowen Inc., claiming the company violated the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The FMLA is a federal law that gives eligible workers the right to take unpaid leave for serious health conditions or to care for family members, while protecting their job. Rollag believed Cowen Inc. improperly denied their FMLA rights or retaliated against them for requesting protected leave. However, the court dismissed the case in March 2021, meaning Rollag lost and received no money damages. **What This Means for Workers:** This case shows that not all FMLA claims succeed in court. To win an FMLA lawsuit, workers must prove their employer actually violated the law - for example, by denying legitimate leave requests, failing to restore their job after leave, or punishing them for using FMLA rights. Courts examine these cases carefully and require strong evidence. If you believe your employer violated your FMLA rights, document everything and consider consulting with an employment attorney to understand whether you have a valid claim before proceeding with legal action.