New York agency accuses Amazon of workforce discrimination


New York Division of Human Rights faulted Amazon for allowing worksite managers to override accommodations consultants when they urged flexibility for workers protected under law. — Reuters

New York state accused Amazon on May 18 of discriminating against pregnant workers and staff with disabilities by refusing to make reasonable accommodations.

The state’s Division of Human Rights faulted Amazon for allowing worksite managers to override accommodations consultants when they urged flexibility for workers protected under law.

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