Manager sues Jaguar Land Rover claiming firing over pricing complaints

In April 2026, while the worker remained on approved medical leave and active short-term disability, the complaint alleges JLRNA told him his FMLA leave was exhausted, downgraded him from regional performance manager to a lower-level role with a significant salary reduction, and threatened termination if he did not return by May 6, 2026.

In May 2026, the filing states, a people partner told the worker JLRNA would post his role due to a claimed business need.

On June 19, 2026, a senior HR executive terminated him. The complaint notes JLRNA had extended his short-term disability through July 2, 2026 – less than two weeks later. The filing alleges the company claimed keeping the position open posed an undue hardship but “provided no evidence of this alleged hardship.”

The worker filed a charge of discrimination with the EEOC and the Florida Commission on Human Relations on or around August 12, 2026. The EEOC issued a right-to-sue notice on or around August 20, 2026.

The complaint brings claims under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and Florida’s Private Whistleblower Act. It seeks back pay, liquidated damages, compensatory and punitive damages, front pay, reinstatement, and attorneys’ fees.