Kali Kennelly went to work for Amazon hoping for a steady income to provide for her two sons and a chance to climb the ranks at a company that touts upward mobility for its warehouse workers.
Six months into her new stint, though, Kennelly suffered a head injury after falling packages hit her, causing a concussion that has been slow to improve. After Amazon management pushed back on accommodations that her doctor said would keep her safe, Kennelly has been living on workers' compensation benefits that amount to a fraction of her normal paycheck.
Now, Kennelly rarely leaves her room in the Federal Way, Washington, apartment she's at risk of losing.
