Legal Opinion
Doreen Ricco v. John E. Potter, Postmaster General
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Decided July 27, 2004No. 03-3294PublishedCited by 65 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J., joined by Duggan, D.J.,
MERRITT, J. (p. 606), delivered a separate concurring opinion.
OPINION
KAREN NELSON MOORE, Circuit Judge.
This appeal from the dismissal of a claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLA”) raises an important issue of statutory construction. Specifically, this appeal requires us to interpret the phrase “hours of service” as it is used in the FMLA. We hold that make-whole relief awarded to an unlawfully terminated employee may include credit towards the hours-of-service requirement contained in the FMLA’s definition of “eligible employee.”
Plaintiff-Appellant, Doreen Ricco…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Lloyd Marks v. Newcourt Credit Group, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 2003
- Cindy L. Cameron and Lawrence M. Cameron v. James McCauley Seitz, Monroe County Probate CourtCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1994
- Plumley v. Southern Container, Inc.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2002
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