A federal lawsuit alleges that Amazon denied leave to a warehouse worker in Orlando with a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy and later fired her.
The worker requested a five-week unpaid leave for surgery and recovery after her diagnosis but Amazon allegedly refused to grant the leave and terminated her as a result.
The worker sued Amazon, citing violations of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
The case highlights the intersection of various statutes related to pregnancy-related issues, including the need for employers to engage in an interactive process when employees request accommodation.