This case is being handled by Labor Bureau Deputy Bureau Chief Julie Ulmet, General Labor Section Chief Seth Kupferberg, Assistant Attorneys General Jessica Agarwal, Jeremy Pfetsch, and Roya Aghanori, with assistance from Social Justice Coordinator Francisca Montaña — all under the supervision of Labor Bureau Chief Karen Cacace.
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Williams-Sonoma's lawsuit alleges that Amazon copied its Orb and Slope chair designs sold by West Elm, all of which Williams-Sonoma had a patent on, and sold them under its Rivet private label collection. West Elm is owned by Williams-Sonoma.
You don't have to be a legal expert to see that these two chairs do look alike (you can see the two chairs here ). But if you go to enough markets and tour enough showrooms, then it's likely that you'll see similar chairs and furniture designs in more than one showroom.
The second portion of this case deals with fair online competition. Essentially, Williams-Sonoma is claiming that Amazon's web pages and emails use Willaims-Sonoma's mark and design in order to imply that the products were either sold by Williams-Sonoma through Amazon or that Amazon is an authorized Williams-Sonoma retailer.
Amazon and Williams-Sonoma have settled a lawsuit that the home goods retailer filed against Amazon in 2018.
The essence of Williams-Sonoma's allegations against Amazon were that the latter's presentation on its website made it confusing for customers to know who was selling the brand's products on its site.
The company was accused of firing a warehouse worker out of retaliation when he criticized the company’s “robot”-like treatment of its workers. Amazon refused to offer a different assignment to accommodate a worker who had been injured on the job. Multiple women have sued the company for pregnancy discrimination.
Known for its quick shipping, competitive pricing, and dependable customer service, it’s no mystery why the company’s valuation is approaching $1 trillion.
An employee with Crohn's disease, a painful inflammatory bowel condition, was fired and accused of stealing time for going to the restroom. Employees were expected to scan a new item every 11 seconds or risk getting fired.
Examples of Amazon’s Mistreatment of Employees. No matter where you work, you should feel safe. Unfortunately, many Amazon workers are subject to harsh working conditions, and the company has shown a pattern of mistreating and discriminating against its employees.
Yet, although it’s become a staple among consumers, there’s another side to Amazon that many of its employees can attest to: The company has a long history of treating workers poorly.
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Discrimination: It’s illegal to discriminate against an employee based on their race, age, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. Examples of discrimination include denying employment based on someone’s skin color, or refusing to provide equal opportunities to employees of different religious backgrounds.
These are probably some of Amazon’s earliest and most frequent lawsuits. From 2020 to 2021 alone, Amazon was sued 5 times regarding discrimination against race and gender and also for sexual harassment.
Perhaps the saddest lawsuit among them all, this infant death-related lawsuit was a nightmare for all parties involved. In 2019, a 9-month old baby died in an accident involving an Amazon delivery driver. Amazon insists that it is not responsible for the way their drivers drive, since they hire drivers through a third party.
Apart from the typical lawsuits that deal with gender, Amazon has also been hit with those involving pregnant women. There have been several women that have come forward after being fired from Amazon after they revealed their pregnancies to their superiors.
We can only imagine the kind of demand that Amazon has to deal with constantly, especially when it comes to product delivery. One of Amazon’s biggest customer service strengths is in its ability to deliver to customers in record time.
Here’s another lawsuit involving an Amazon van accident. Ans Rana was only 24 years old when he became paralyzed after an accident with an Amazon delivery van. The story is the same here, with Amazon not claiming responsibility for the behaviors of its drivers. As it turns out, Amazon drivers are micromanaged when it comes to their deliveries.
In 2019, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of Amazon Flex drivers. Amazon Flex is a program that allows regular non-Amazon employees to earn money doing deliveries for the company. The lawsuit states that California Flex drivers were refused their rightful overtime pay and other benefits under the state’s labor laws.
The amount of products sold on Amazon is unbelievable. No doubt that many people have been deceived by product descriptions and the like. However, there is a lawsuit out there that claims Amazon sells recalled and dangerous products on their site.
The company was accused of firing a warehouse worker out of retaliation when he criticized the company’s “robot”-like treatment of its workers. Amazon refused to offer a different assignment to accommodate a worker who had been injured on the job. Multiple women have sued the company for pregnancy discrimination.
Known for its quick shipping, competitive pricing, and dependable customer service, it’s no mystery why the company’s valuation is approaching $1 trillion.
An employee with Crohn's disease, a painful inflammatory bowel condition, was fired and accused of stealing time for going to the restroom. Employees were expected to scan a new item every 11 seconds or risk getting fired.
Examples of Amazon’s Mistreatment of Employees. No matter where you work, you should feel safe. Unfortunately, many Amazon workers are subject to harsh working conditions, and the company has shown a pattern of mistreating and discriminating against its employees.
Yet, although it’s become a staple among consumers, there’s another side to Amazon that many of its employees can attest to: The company has a long history of treating workers poorly.
Ready to get started? Schedule a free case evaluation. Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid only if your case is successful. Contact us now.
Discrimination: It’s illegal to discriminate against an employee based on their race, age, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. Examples of discrimination include denying employment based on someone’s skin color, or refusing to provide equal opportunities to employees of different religious backgrounds.