A pregnant Amazon employee asked for a chair to sit on—and wound up homeless

A Pregnant Amazon Employee's Struggle

A 20-year-old Amazon employee, Genesis, faced difficulties at work after becoming pregnant in 2024.

Genesis worked as a "stower" at an Amazon warehouse in Southern California, where she was required to lift heavy items.

"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.

Despite this, Genesis claims her manager wrote her up for sitting down and taking breaks, which ultimately led to her becoming homeless.

Author's summary: Pregnant Amazon employee faces workplace struggles.

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Mother Jones Mother Jones — 2025-10-15

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