“Was I fired the day after being hospitalized due to pregnancy? Amazon is accused of systematic discrimination against thousands of pregnant employees, facing a nationwide class-action lawsuit”

Amazon has been accused of systematic discrimination against thousands of pregnant employees and is currently facing a nationwide class action lawsuit. Four former warehouse workers filed a lawsuit in the Brooklyn Federal Court in New York, accusing the company of violating the Fair Treatment of Pregnant Workers Act and New York State labor laws by refusing to provide basic facilities such as chairs and restrooms, and firing some pregnant employees on the grounds of excessive leave. The plaintiff, Wilamina Barclay, stated that she was fired just five days after being hospitalized due to pregnancy in June 2025. Amazon argued that her unpaid leave exceeded the limit and that working hours were deducted. According to the non-profit organization A Better Balance, about 200 employees have reported similar experiences since early 2026. An Amazon spokesperson responded that the company approves more than 99.9% of applications for pregnancy-related accommodations each year, and said that the plaintiff’s statements contained inaccuracies. The lawsuit aims to seek compensation for lost wages and benefits, payment of punitive damages, and a ban on discrimination.