New Work Suits: Northrop Grumman, IBM Hit With Leave Bias Claims

Northrop Grumman Corp. and IBM Corp. were each accused of Family and Medical Leave Act violations in two lawsuits filed in federal courts.

The cases are among about 531 labor and employment complaints filed June 23-29, an increase from 504 the previous week.

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• In the Northrop lawsuit, a pipe fitter says the company interfered with his right to extended leave to care for his wife who has diabetes, hypertension, and mixed hyperlipidemia. The pipe fitter was put on probation for missing his shift after he took FMLA leave multiple times because of her elevated blood sugar levels, ...