BMW's U.S. arm is facing fresh scrutiny over how it handled an employee's mental health, medical leave and a disputed relocation stipend, according to a recent federal filing.
On January 29, 2026, former employee Rubena Kalli filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against BMW of North America, LLC and BMW Shared Services, LLC. In the court papers, she alleges disability discrimination and retaliation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. The companies have not yet had these allegations tested in court, and no determination has been made.
Kalli says she worked for the defendants from approximately September 3, 2014, through November 6, 2023, and describes herself as a high-performing employee who received promotions and took on increasing responsibility. In or around June 2023, she assumed a role as a Mystery Shop Digital Analyst based at BMW's Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, headquarters. For that position, the complaint states she was offered either a $45,000 bonus to fully relocate or a $10,000 stipend to commute; she chose the commuter option.
The filing says Kalli suffers from depression and anxiety, which she claims substantially limit one or more major life activities. In or around September 2022, she was diagnosed with depression and informed human resources personnel, including Lead Human Resources Business Partner Kim Ecks and Megan Hernandez, about her condition and its impact on her...
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