On November 12, 2019, the 7th Circuit affirmed a jury verdict in favor of a plaintiff-employee who sued the defendant-employer for violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA").Valdivia v. Township High School District 214, No. 19-1410 (7th Cir. 11/12/2019).The plaintiff claimed that the defendant interfered with her rights under the FMLA by failing to provide her with notice or information about her right to take job-protected leave.After a jury trial, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff and awarded her $12,000 in damages.The plaintiff informed her supervisor that she was considering leaving for medical reasons.She submitted a letter of resignation but shortly thereafter asked to rescind her resignation, which request was denied, resulting in the conclusion of her employment.

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