Amazon was sued on Wednesday in a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges the e-commerce giant has used "punitive attendance policies" against its employees.

The complaint claims Amazon uses an automated system to track employee attendance, and then threatens employees with discipline and possible termination when they make legally protected accommodation requests.

"Under this system, employees live under constant threat of punishment if they get sick or injured or need time off to care for a family member," the filing claims, adding that the company's policies discourage employees from exercising their legal rights.

The lawsuit alleges Amazon's practices violate the Americans with Disabilities Act and two other New York state laws governing disability discrimination and workplace ab

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