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Lawsuit Filed Against Amazon Over Alleged Denial of Pregnancy Accommodations

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Amazon by four women alleging discrimination against pregnant employees by denying basic accommodations such as bathroom breaks and the option to sit while working. The lawsuit, referencing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, claims that the plaintiffs faced unlawful termination and punitive actions after requesting necessary accommodations. Amazon has denied the allegations, stating that the lawsuit contains inaccuracies.

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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Amazon by four women alleging discrimination against pregnant employees by denying basic accommodations such as bathroom breaks and the option to sit while working. The lawsuit, referencing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, claims that the plaintiffs faced unlawful termination and punitive actions after requesting necessary accommodations. Amazon has denied the allegations, stating that the lawsuit contains inaccuracies.

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Amazon refused to give pregnant workers bathroom breaks

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Lawsuit Filed Against Amazon Over Alleged Denial of Pregnancy Accommodations