MrBeast Faces $250,000 Ex-Employee Suit Over FMLA Leave and Wrongful Termination

4 articles · Updated · HR Brew · May 19

Lorrayne Mavromatis, a former MrBeast employee who says she rose to a $250,000 salary, sued late last month alleging FMLA violations, wrongful termination, gender discrimination, harassment and retaliation tied to maternity leave.
The complaint says she was pushed to work during labor, took a 10-hour shift three weeks after giving birth, traveled to Brazil for a Neymar shoot, and was fired less than three weeks after returning from leave.
MrBeast’s company denied the claims in court filings, saying it investigated her complaints, moved her at her request, and terminated her because of restructuring in an underperforming business, not leave or discrimination.
The suit also alleges a hostile culture toward women, citing a document titled “How to Succeed In MrBeast Production” and claims HR dismissed complaints as normal leadership behavior.
The case adds to scrutiny already facing Donaldson’s business after a 2024 class action over BeastGames and earlier reports of toxic workplace behavior.

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