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Amazon Faces Lawsuit Over Pregnancy Accommodations | Yakima News
Amazon faces a major new lawsuit from former warehouse workers who allege the company systematically denied pregnancy accommodations—like stools or lighter duties—and even punished them for taking breaks to pump milk or attend doctor’s appointments. Despite the 2022 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requiring reasonable accommodations, Amazon claims it approves over 99% of requests, but plaintiffs argue its culture of speed and efficiency tramples on workers’ rights. One plaintiff, Jennifer Hatch, says she was denied critical accommodations during a high-risk pregnancy and later fired after…
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