A Pregnant Amazon Employee's Struggle
A 20-year-old Amazon warehouse worker, Genesis, faced difficulties at work after becoming pregnant in 2024.
Genesis, a "stower" at a Southern California Amazon warehouse, had to place heavy items into moving pods, sometimes weighing up to 50 pounds.
"You're just a number to them."
After providing a doctor's note, Genesis requested accommodations, including regular breaks, limited bending and twisting, and lifting no more than 20 pounds due to her medical condition, which made her prone to fainting.
- Genesis wanted to continue working full-time to save for her baby's arrival.
- Despite her doctor's note, Genesis claims her manager wrote her up for sitting down and taking breaks.
Author's summary: Pregnant Amazon worker faces challenges at work.