Gary Community School Corp. v. Powell

BOEHM, Justice.

We hold that an employee filling multiple positions with the same employer is eligible for leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act if that employee's total service is sufficient to qualify, even if service in either position alone does not qualify. We hold that a "front pay" award for future lost wages should be discounted to its present value. We otherwise affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Facts and Procedural History

Tom Powell has taught math at Lew Wallace High School in Gary since 1987. From 1987 to 1999, Powell served as an assistant football coach, and…