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business1 month ago•8 min saved

Pregnant Amazon Workers Allege Denied Breaks and Seating in Nationwide Suit

Four pregnant Amazon warehouse workers filed a nationwide class-action alleging the company denied basic pregnancy accommodations (bathroom breaks, extra breaks, and the option to sit) and retaliated after requests, with claims tied to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and EEOC findings of possible violations. The plaintiffs seek reinstatement, back pay, benefits, and damages, while Amazon says it approves the vast majority of pregnancy-related accommodations and disputes the allegations.

via Ars Technica|

#amazon #business #discrimination

business1 month ago•10 min saved

Pregnant Workers Sue Amazon Over Breaks, Accommodations, and Retaliation

A nationwide class-action lawsuit filed Sept. 8 accuses Amazon of denying basic pregnancy accommodations and retaliating against employees who take breaks or time off for pregnancy-related reasons, naming four plaintiffs and citing EEOC complaints and state probes. Amazon says most accommodation requests are approved and disputes the filing’s depiction. The suit describes delayed approvals, terminations, and warnings after seeking accommodations, including cases involving lifting limits, sitting breaks, and lactation breaks. It seeks policy reforms and compensation, highlighting broader concerns about pregnant workers’ rights under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act amid ongoing EEOC regulatory revisions.

via USA Today|

#amazon #business #class-action

education1 year ago•9 min saved

Georgetown Law Students Demand Exam Policy Reform

Georgetown University faced backlash after initially denying a pregnant law student, Brittany Lovely, accommodations for her exam schedule. Following public outcry and a petition, the university reversed its decision, allowing Lovely to take her exam early or defer it. However, Lovely and fellow students argue that Georgetown's policies on accommodations remain inadequate and call for broader reforms to ensure fair treatment for all students needing academic adjustments. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the university's approach to disability and pregnancy-related accommodations.

via The Pillar|

#education #georgetown-university #law-school