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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Tanmay Puri

Amazon Faces Massive Lawsuit After Pregnant and Disabled Workers Accuse of Unfair Treatment

New Jersey sues Amazon over alleged discrimination against pregnant and disabled employees. (Credit: Pixabay)

The retail giant Amazon could be in big legal trouble in New Jersey after the state's Attorney General's office filed a lawsuit accusing the company of failing to provide legally required accommodations to pregnant and disabled warehouse workers. The explosive suit, brought by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office, claims Amazon routinely denied or inadequately responded to requests for time off, relief from heavy lifting, or other modifications that would allow expectant or disabled employees to continue their work safely. Amazon has responded to these allegations.

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