Josh Johnson, a veteran weatherman and former chief meteorologist at WSFA in Alabama, has filed a lawsuit against the station after resigning due to an 'intensive' work schedule that made it difficult for him to care for his aging parents and stepchildren. The complaint alleges that the new demands of his job, including a more time-intensive streaming strategy, disrupted his ability to maintain a balance between work and family responsibilities. Johnson claims he was forced to resign after realizing he could not fulfill his caregiving duties while meeting the station's expectations. Furthermore, a restrictive noncompete agreement he signed in 2023 has left him unable to find work in his field, as it broadly prohibits him from engaging in similar activities within a designated market area. Johnson seeks to have this agreement declared invalid, arguing that it unlawfully restricts his professional opportunities. Recently, he announced he has taken a new position with the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, where he will continue to serve the public in disaster management and emergency planning.