Amazon Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Discrimination Against Pregnant Workers
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Amazon, alleging that the company systematically denied reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees and retaliated by firing them. The suit claims violations of both federal law—the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act—and New York state regulations requiring employers to provide necessary adjustments for pregnancy-related needs without penalty. According to the complaint, Amazon imposed excessive medical documentation requirements on accommodation requests, leading to denials or delays in providing basic support such as chairs and additional breaks. The lawsuit also claims that time taken for medical appointments was deducted from limited unpaid leave balances, potentially resulting in termination once those limits were reached. Amazon’s internal tracking systems are alleged to penalize employees taking legally protected lactation breaks. Amazon has denied the allegations, stating it approves over 99.9% of pregnancy-related accommodation requests and complies with federal law by providing individualized support such as modified duties or additional rest periods.
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