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Amazon sued in Brooklyn over pregnancy discrimination allegations

9/9/2026

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Amazon is sued in Brooklyn court in a class action over pregnancy discrimination on Sept 8 2026.
Four warehouse workers allege Amazon denied chairs, bathroom breaks, and prenatal appointment time.
The complaint says Amazon threatened and fired pregnant employees who missed work and demanded documentation.
Willamina Barclay received a warning on June 17 2025 after a hospitalization and was fired five days later.
The lawsuit seeks lost pay, punitive damages and an injunction.

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Story summary

Amazon is sued in Brooklyn court in a class action over pregnancy discrimination on Sept 8 2026.
Four warehouse workers allege Amazon denied chairs, bathroom breaks, and prenatal appointment time.
The complaint says Amazon threatened and fired pregnant employees who missed work and demanded documentation.
Willamina Barclay received a warning on June 17 2025 after a hospitalization and was fired five days later.
The lawsuit seeks lost pay, punitive damages and an injunction.