Amazon settles former warehouse associate's pregnancy overtime and firing lawsuit
Key points
- Former employee alleged Amazon restricted overtime, cut it entirely after an accommodation request, and fired her because of pregnancy
- The parties have settled and will jointly move to dismiss within 60 days
- The case was heard in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Amazon settled with former warehouse associate Dazha Delitz, who alleged the company restricted her overtime, cut it entirely after she requested an accommodation, and fired her because of pregnancy. The parties told the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on Wednesday and will jointly move to dismiss within 60 days.
What employers should do
- Review whether overtime changes for pregnant employees are based on pregnancy status
- Establish records and review procedures for accommodation requests
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
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- Effective date
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- Official source
- Official source pending
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