New York
NY agency files complaint against Amazon
By 
Local reporter
Albany, New York – Alleging the e-commerce giant discriminated against pregnant and disabled workers by denying them “reasonable accommodations” and forcing them to take unpaid leave, a state agency in New York has filed an administrative complaint against Amazon.
On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement. According to her office, Amazon employs in-house consultants who evaluate accommodation requests.
The complaint alleges the retailer’s policy allows onsite managers to override the consultant’s recommendations, leading to denials in the worker requests.
State law requires all employers to provide reasonable accommodation for pregnant and disabled workers.
Seattle-based Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
-
Local News2 weeks agoReunited Afghan family in Rochester after almost ten years apart
-
Local News2 weeks agoResidents in Rochester are irritated by careless driving
-
Local News2 weeks agoStrong Hospital has a significant police presence during a search for a man from Livingston County
-
Local News2 weeks agoThe new Senate resolution is ‘encouraging’ for the widow of the Taliban-detained guy from Dansville
-
Local News2 weeks agoNumerous people walk to bring attention to Black maternal mortality
-
Local News1 week ago22 exotic animals left behind in a downtown Rochester building following the eviction of the tenant
-
Local News1 week agoBy April 29, RCSD intends to name an interim superintendent
-
Local News1 week agoWith the help of her kids, a Rochester teacher runs the Boston Marathon