Amazon accused of systematically denying pregnant warehouse workers chairs and breaks

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“Amazon accused of systematically denying pregnant warehouse workers chairs and breaks”

A proposed nationwide class action accuses Amazon of denying pregnant warehouse workers chairs, breaks and prenatal appointment time. Amazon says it approves 99.9% of requests.

Key facts

• Lawsuit alleges Amazon routinely denies pregnant workers accommodations
• Accommodations include chairs and breaks
• A Better Balance, a workers' rights non-profit, is involved in the case
• Amazon disciplines pregnant workers for absences
• Four former Amazon warehouse employees have filed a proposed nationwide class action against Amazon, alleging the company routinely refuses pregnant workers the accommodations they are entitled to by law.
• Lawsuit alleges Amazon routinely denies pregnant workers accommodations
• Accommodations include chairs and breaks
• A Better Balance, a workers' rights non-profit, is involved in the case

Center-leaning outlets

• The Next Web (XX)