Jones v. Denver Public Schools

McCONNELL, Circuit Judge.

The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) entitles eligible employees to up to twelve weeks of medical leave each year “[bjecause of a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the functions of the position of such employee.” 29 U.S.C. § 2612(a)(1)(D). The principal issue in this case is the meaning of that phrase, in light of regulations issued by the Department of Labor. The case also involves supplemental claims under state law for breach of implied promise and promissory estoppel.

I. Background

Plaintiff-Appellant Mark Jones accepted a job…