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Jeff Bezos’ former housekeeper has filed a lawsuit, making several allegations about her treatment during her tenure while working for the Amazon founder’s home.
Mercedes Wedder filed a lawsuit Tuesday in King County Superior Court in Washington state against Bezos and two limited liability companies. He, Zefram LLC, and Northwestern LLC have been accused of multiple violations, including alleged racism, retaliation, and poor working conditions.
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In a complaint uploaded online by GeekWire, Wedaa said she and other housekeepers used designated break rooms, rest and meal breaks, or “reasonably accessible restrooms” during long shifts. He claimed it was not provided.
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They had to exit through the laundry room window and into the machine room, from which they could access the downstairs bathroom. He claimed that he could get sick.
She also alleged that certain managers treated Hispanic housekeepers differently than white workers, faced retaliation for raising concerns about the issue, and was unfairly dismissed, according to the complaint. .
GeekWire reported on the lawsuit on Tuesday.
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Attorney Harry Correll, who represents Bezos, told Fox Business that the allegations were being investigated and were “unsubstantiated,” and that Wedder made “more than six figures a year.” rice field.
“She was responsible for her own break and meal times and had several restrooms and break rooms available to her and other staff. Evidence suggests that Ms. Wedder was dismissed for performance reasons. showing,” he said. “She originally requested more than $9 million, but her company refused, so she decided to file this lawsuit.”
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“Given their backgrounds, the suggestion that Bezos, Sanchez, or Northwestern LLC discriminated against Wedder based on race or origin is ludicrous,” Correll said.
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Wedaa’s attorney, Patrick McGuigan, said in a statement to FOX Business that she had “worked hard all her life” and was a “very reliable person” and that “compelling evidence supports her claims.” there are,” he said.
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“No employer is above the law, not even Jeff Bezos or the organization he uses to find and hire people to work for him at his home or other property,” McGuigan said. too,” he said. “Federal and state labor and employment laws require employees to be compensated for the work they do and to be able to do so in a safe, hygienic and healthy workplace free of discrimination. These laws must be adhered to by all employers.”
The lawsuits seek various types of damages, attorneys’ fees, and injunctive relief.
