US EditionNew Jersey claims Amazon discriminated against pregnant, disabled warehouse workers
New Jersey alleges Amazon misclassified Flex drivers to avoid paying wages and benefits, costing the state millions annually in unpaid taxes and worker protections.
- New Jersey's attorney general sued Amazon, alleging the company violated the rights of pregnant and disabled employees at its facilities in the state by placing them on unpaid leave, denying reasonable accommodations, and retaliating against them for requesting accommodations.
- The lawsuit claims Amazon fired some employees who received accommodations for failing to meet productivity requirements, despite their accommodations requiring them to work at a reduced pace.
- Amazon denied the allegations, stating it approves most accommodation requests and does not automatically place pregnant workers on leave or unjustifiably reject requests.
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New Jersey claims Amazon discriminated against pregnant, disabled warehouse workers
The state of New Jersey sued Amazon.com on Wednesday, accusing the company of unlawfully refusing workplace accommodations to warehouse employees who have disabilities or were pregnant and firing some who asked for them.
New Jersey Takes Amazon to Court Over Workplace Discrimination Claims
The state of New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company unlawfully denied workplace accommodations for pregnant and disabled employees in its warehouses. The lawsuit seeks damages and changes to Amazon's employment practices, while Amazon denies the claims, maintaining they provide comprehensive accommodations.
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coastaltvnews.comNJ suit claims Amazon violated pregnant, disabled workers’ civil rights
State attorneys said Amazon retaliated against pregnant workers and those with disabilities after they filed requests for accommodation. (Edwin J. Torres Governor's Office)New Jersey alleges in a new lawsuit against Amazon that the ecommerce giant retaliated against pregnant and disabled warehouse workers who sought accommodations provided for by state law, the second action the state attorney general has taken against the retailer this week. In…
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