October Term 2001 · Docket 00-6029

Does the FMLA require employers to offer intermittent leave options?

The dispute centers on whether employers must provide intermittent leave options under the FMLA.

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Ragsdale v. Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
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The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Mr. Sutter argued the FMLA guarantees more than twelve weeks of absence.

    He stated the law ensures a specific bundle of statutory rights.

    Mr. Sutter claimed the company never offered intermittent work options.

    He noted the company form only asked about sick leave needs.

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What this case is about

This case examines the scope of rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on January 7, 2002.

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What each side wants

The employee wants the court to mandate intermittent leave options.

The employer wants the court to limit leave to standard blocks.

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What each side says

The employee argues the FMLA guarantees a specific bundle of rights.

The employer argues the statute does not require intermittent scheduling.

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What the justices asked

The Chief Justice asked if the case was submitted.

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Why it matters

Employers must decide how to structure medical leave policies. Employees rely on these rules for health needs. The outcome shapes workplace flexibility standards nationwide.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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