A Pregnant Amazon Employee's Struggle
A 20-year-old Amazon warehouse worker, Genesis, faced challenges at work after becoming pregnant in 2024.
Genesis, who worked as a "stower" in Southern California, requested accommodations due to her pregnancy, including regular breaks, limited bending and twisting, and no lifting over 20 pounds.
"You're just a number to them."
Despite providing a doctor's note, Genesis claims her manager wrote her up for sitting down and taking breaks, which she needed due to a medical condition that made her prone to fainting.
- Genesis's job involved placing heavy items into moving pods.
- She needed accommodations to continue working full-time and save up for her baby's arrival.
Author's summary: Pregnant Amazon employee faces challenges at work.