Four women sued Amazon, alleging the company denied pregnant warehouse workers basic accommodations like bathroom breaks and sitting, leading to unlawful terminations. The class-action suit, filed in US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, claims Amazon required excessive medical documentation and punished workers for taking medically necessary absences. The plaintiffs say Amazon violated the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a 2022 law requiring reasonable accommodations unless they cause undue hardship.

The EEOC found reasonable cause that Amazon discriminated against a class of pregnant workers, supporting the lawsuit. Amazon denies the allegations, stating it looks forward to resolving the matter. The case highlights ongoing challenges in enforcing pregnancy protections in demanding work environments.