A Pregnant Amazon Employee's Struggle
A pregnant Amazon employee, Genesis, faced difficulties at work after requesting accommodations for her pregnancy.
"You're just a number to them."
Genesis, 20 years old at the time, worked as a "stower" at an Amazon warehouse in Southern California, lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds. After finding out she was pregnant in spring 2024, she provided a doctor's note to her employer, requesting regular breaks, limited bending and twisting, and lifting no more than 20 pounds due to her medical condition, which made her prone to fainting.
However, Genesis claims her manager wrote her up for sitting down and taking breaks, despite her doctor's note. This situation ultimately led to her becoming homeless.
Author's summary: Pregnant Amazon employee faces workplace struggles.