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Lawsuit alleges Amazon denied leave to worker with ectopic pregnancy

  • 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.

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