New York sues Amazon over pandemic working conditions

Published February 17, 2021 4:16pm ET



New York Attorney General Letitia James filed suit against Amazon, alleging that the company is not meeting safety requirements for workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

The state’s suit, filed Tuesday night, accuses Amazon of not following COVID-19 prevention protocols at fulfillment centers on Staten Island and a delivery depot in Queens. These requirements include regular cleaning of facilities, social distancing, and a system of notifying workers if they have been exposed to the virus.

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