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Terminated After Memo Falsely Said My Badge Expired And Placed On “seasonal Agent Leave.” Was Actually On Paternity. Loa Advice?

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I was a seasonal airline worker who went on approved Family LOA in 2024 and was recalled to work in 2025. Major airline company.

My official records and employee file show LOA – FAMILY LOA the season I missed in 2024.
But in my termination memo, my manager wrote that my badge expired and then I was “placed on seasonal agent leave.” That’s not true, and it doesn’t match any of my system records. This incorrect information was used as part of the termination decision.

When I returned, I got my badge renewed, but I was not allowed to work because I didn’t have the seal. Meanwhile, other employees were allowed to work with just their badge and no seal, so I was treated differently than my comparators.

I have my full employee file and all documented evidence showing the misclassification, badge/seal issues, and inconsistent treatment.

I appealed, but they ignored the mismatched records. Ethics wouldn’t review it. I’ve filed with the EEOC now.

Does misclassification + inconsistent treatment + employer-caused badge delays seem like wrongful termination? Anyone experienced something like this?

Location: Washington

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