A Pregnant Amazon Employee's Struggle
A 20-year-old Amazon employee, Genesis, faced difficulties at work after becoming pregnant in 2024.
Genesis worked as a "stower" at an Amazon warehouse in Southern California, where she was required to lift heavy items.
"You're just a number to them."
After providing a doctor's note, Genesis requested accommodations, including regular breaks, limited bending and twisting, and lifting no more than 20 pounds.
However, Genesis claims her manager wrote her up for sitting down and taking breaks, despite her medical condition that made her prone to fainting.
- Genesis' job required her to lift items as heavy as 50 pounds.
- She needed to take regular breaks and limit physical activity due to her pregnancy and medical condition.
Author's summary: Pregnant Amazon employee faces challenges at work after requesting accommodations.