June Cruz v. Publix Super Markets, Inc.

WILSON, Circuit Judge:

This appeal concerns the notice requirement under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). June Cruz appeals from the district court’s order granting Publix Super Markets, Inc. (“Publix”) summary judgment on Cruz’s FMLA interference and retaliation claims. The district court granted summary judgment because Cruz failed to provide sufficient notice to Publix that she was requesting leave for a potentially FMLA-qualifying reason. We affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

Cruz was a long-term employee who worked in Publix’s bakery department as a cake decorator. She worked for Publix from…