Lawsuit: Amazon accused of denying pregnancy accommodations to warehouse workers

A class-action lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York alleges that Amazon systematically discriminated against pregnant warehouse employees. Four former workers claim the company denied them essential accommodations, including frequent bathroom breaks, additional rest periods, and the ability to sit while working. According to the complaint, these employees were penalized for taking medically necessary breaks, leading to the depletion of their unpaid time off and subsequent termination. The plaintiffs argue that Amazon’s strict productivity policies failed to provide the basic modifications required for pregnant staff, violating labor protections. The lawsuit seeks to represent a nationwide class of Amazon workers who faced similar conditions between April 2025 and July 2026. Amazon has not yet issued a detailed public response to these specific allegations, which highlight ongoing tensions regarding workplace conditions and labor rights within the company's massive logistics network.