New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of unlawfully denying workplace accommodations to warehouse employees who have disabilities or are pregnant. The state claims that Amazon routinely neglects requests for reasonable adjustments like time off or restrictions on heavy lifting, allegedly breaching state anti-discrimination legislation.

The allegations have been brought forward by the office of Democratic Attorney General Matthew Platkin and further highlight concerns over the treatment and safety of Amazon's warehouse workforce, crucial to its fast delivery operations. According to the lawsuit, workers who ask for accommodations often end up on unpaid leave or struggle to meet high productivity demands, risking termination.

The lawsuit seeks compens

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