Thursday, 13 November, 2025
Amazon Sued Over Punitive Disability Absence Policy in New York
Amazon is facing a proposed class action lawsuit in New York Federal Court, alleging the retailer employs a "punitive" absence policy against thousands of warehouse workers with disabilities. The complaint claims Amazon forces employees, like lead plaintiff Cayla Lyster, onto unpaid leave while reviewing reasonable accommodation requests, and then threatens termination for accrued absences.
Read full story at Economic Times