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 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 no lifting over 20 pounds due to a medical condition that made her prone to fainting.
- Genesis wanted to continue working full-time to save for her baby's arrival.
- Her manager allegedly wrote her up for sitting down and taking breaks.
Author's summary: Pregnant Amazon employee faces workplace difficulties.