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Pregnant Amazon Workers Sue, Accusing Retailer of Systematic Discrimination
Four former warehouse workers say Amazon denied pregnancy accommodations, fired employees for missed work and approved more than 99.9% of requests, the company said.
- Four former warehouse employees filed a class-action lawsuit against Amazon in Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday, alleging the retailer systematically discriminates against pregnant staff by denying basic accommodations and firing those who take time off.
- Plaintiff Willamina Barclay alleged Amazon issued a termination warning on June 17, 2025, one day after she was hospitalized for a pregnancy-related emergency at its Rochester warehouse, then fired her five days later.
- The lawsuit, filed by A Better Balance, alleges violations of the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and New York law, seeking lost wages, punitive damages, and an injunction preventing discrimination against pregnant employees.
- Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel stated the company approved more than 99.9% of accommodation requests over the past year, adding that the plaintiffs' accounts "contain inaccuracies and omit important details."
- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport continues a similar lawsuit after a Superior Court judge rejected Amazon's dismissal request, while The EEOC plans to propose updated Pregnant Workers Fairness Act regulations in November.
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