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. After finding out she was pregnant in the spring of 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 her medical condition, which made her prone to fainting.
- Genesis needed to take regular breaks
- Limit bending and twisting
- Lift no more than 20 pounds at a time
Despite her requests, Genesis claims her manager wrote her up for sitting down and taking breaks, ultimately leading to her becoming homeless.
Author's summary: Pregnant Amazon employee faces difficulties at work.