Disputes Fox News defeats sick leave retaliation claim linked to Capitol riots coverage Failure to notify managers of absence at the earliest opportunity nullifies legal protections, court finds iStock.com/Massimo Giachetti Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Wednesday 01 April 2026 Fox News has defeated a lawsuit brought by a former reporter who claimed his firing for violations of the media giant’s sick leave policy were a cover for suppressing his opposition to the network’ Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Human Rights New York fines Fox News $1m for sexual harassment and retaliation Disputes Hong Kong court rejects WSJ bid to dismiss wrongful dismissal case Activism Ford facing union pressure for suspending Trump heckler Disputes ABC to pay additional damages to journalist fired over Israel-Gaza post