A Brazilian woman filed a lawsuit in the Estados Unidos federal court against the content production companies linked to the YouTuber MrBeast. Former employee Lorrayne Mavromatis alleges violation of the family and medical leave law, as well as dismissal that occurred weeks after returning from leave. The case was filed in court on Carolina of Norte on Wednesday.
The complaint brings together accusations of lack of guidance on rights, demand for work during the protected period and retaliation. The companies mentioned did not respond to press requests for positioning. The process is still in its initial phase.
Alegações Central Lawsuit
Lorrayne Mavromatis worked as a social media manager at Beast Industries and related companies. Segundo the action, she notified the pregnancy and requested the license. The company would not have provided formal guidance on rights under federal law.
The lawsuit states that the employee participated in work calls while still in the delivery room. Poucas weeks after her son’s birth, she managed product launches and an international trip for Brasil. The dismissal occurred less than three weeks after his full return. The lawsuit maintains that the position was filled by a man.
- The company would have required participation in meetings during labor
- Não would have respected the full period of absence
- The dismissal would have occurred without apparent just cause, constituting retaliation
Esses points form the core of the accusation of violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Como works the license on Estados Unidos
American federal law does not provide for mandatory paid maternity leave throughout the country. FMLA guarantees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. The benefit requires compliance with minimum criteria.
The worker must have worked for at least 12 months at the same employer and completed 1,250 hours in the last 12 months. The company must have at least 50 employees within a radius of about 120 kilometers. Payment, when offered, depends on state laws or internal policies. Apenas 13 states and Distrito of Columbia have paid family leave programs.
The rule does not prevent dismissals due to restructuring or other non-discriminatory reasons. Protection exists against discrimination based on pregnancy, but there is no stability equivalent to that provided for in Brazilian law.
Proteções provided for in Brazilian legislation
No Brasil, the pregnant woman is stable from confirmation of pregnancy until five months after giving birth. Maternity leave lasts 120 days, with salary and employment relationship maintained. Empresas from Programa Empresa Cidadã can extend the period to 180 days.
The law allows transfer of functions without salary reduction in cases of health risk. The worker is entitled to at least six medical consultations and examinations during pregnancy. The leave can begin when the mother or baby is discharged from hospital. Supremo Tribunal Federal has extended stability to temporary and trial contracts.
Demissões immediately after returning can be questioned in Justiça of Trabalho. The law prohibits discriminatory practices and provides for reinstatement or double compensation, in addition to possible compensation for moral damages.
Diferenças between the two systems
The Brazilian model offers broader and remunerated protection under federal law. Nos Estados Unidos, the focus is on temporary leave without mandatory pay, with strict eligibility requirements. Lawyer Renata Azi, consulted in reports, highlighted that the lack of stability differentiates the two countries.
No Brasil, stability is linked to the condition of being pregnant. Nos USA, protection against discrimination exists, but dismissals for other reasons are permitted. Estados Americans with their own paid leave programs represent regional exceptions.
Repercussão and next steps
The case attracted attention because it involved one of the largest digital content producers in the world. MrBeast, whose channel has hundreds of millions of subscribers, leads viral and philanthropic projects. The action calls into question working conditions in technology and entertainment companies.
The North American Justiça must analyze the evidence presented. Lorrayne Mavromatis also filed a complaint with Comissão of Oportunidades of Emprego Igualitário. The lawsuit may include additional allegations of sex and pregnancy discrimination after a right-to-sue letter is released.
g1 and other vehicles tried to contact the companies involved. Até the closing of this report, there was no response.