J.P. Morgan Sued for Paternity Leave Discrimination

Attorney David Allen comments on the importance of a case brought by Derek Rotondo an employee of J.P. Morgan Chase. He sought 14 weeks of parental care leave to look after a newborn son. He was denied the leave and argued the policy of the company was discriminatory. Females following birth of the child were given 16 weeks off and presumed to be the primary caregiver of the newborn.