Disabled Amazon Workers Allege Systemic Discrimination
• Disabled corporate workers at Amazon are accusing the company of systemic discrimination, including denying accommodation requests and suppressing organizing efforts.
• Workers claim Amazon uses AI in an automated or semi-automated way to deny accommodation requests, potentially violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• A letter from over 200 disabled workers to Amazon executives cited issues with return-to-office mandates, accommodation procedures, and accessibility.
• Employees allege that their attempts to organize on Slack were suppressed, with messages and a petition removed by the company.
• Amazon disputes the allegations, stating it respects employees' rights to organize and that its disability and leave services team ensures access to accommodations, denying the use of AI in the process.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/30/disabled-amazon-workers-discrimination
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
Disabled Amazon Workers Allege Systemic Discrimination
• Disabled corporate workers at Amazon are accusing the company of systemic discrimination, including denying accommodation requests and suppressing organizing efforts.
• Workers claim Amazon uses AI in an automated or semi-automated way to deny accommodation requests, potentially violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• A letter from over 200 disabled workers to Amazon executives cited issues with return-to-office mandates, accommodation procedures, and accessibility.
• Employees allege that their attempts to organize on Slack were suppressed, with messages and a petition removed by the company.
• Amazon disputes the allegations, stating it respects employees' rights to organize and that its disability and leave services team ensures access to accommodations, denying the use of AI in the process.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/30/disabled-amazon-workers-discrimination
"Job Search Tip"
Giving Up Too Easily
Ultimately, it's important to remember that job hunting isn't as easy or simple as it looks. Most people lose motivation when they don't get a callback from the companies they applied to; it's a very natural, albeit tough part of finding the right role. Take your time, polish your skills, expand your job title search, and remember that it has been said by many that "it is a full time job to get a full time job". Above all, don't lose hope. You only need One yes! #AWU #disability #jobs
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
"Job Search Tip"
Giving Up Too Easily
Ultimately, it's important to remember that job hunting isn't as easy or simple as it looks. Most people lose motivation when they don't get a callback from the companies they applied to; it's a very natural, albeit tough part of finding the right role. Take your time, polish your skills, expand your job title search, and remember that it has been said by many that "it is a full time job to get a full time job". Above all, don't lose hope. You only need One yes! #AWU #disability #jobs
"Job Descriptions"
Buzz Words Caution! "We are like Family"
While this phrase is meant to suggest a collaborative, supportive work environment, it can also be a warning sign that the company expects employees to go above and beyond without additional pay or clear boundaries. This phrase is a red flag for all kinds of blurred boundaries, including an "unspoken pressure to prioritize the company over yourself." #AWU #disability #jobs
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
"Job Descriptions"
Buzz Words Caution! "We are like Family"
While this phrase is meant to suggest a collaborative, supportive work environment, it can also be a warning sign that the company expects employees to go above and beyond without additional pay or clear boundaries. This phrase is a red flag for all kinds of blurred boundaries, including an "unspoken pressure to prioritize the company over yourself." #AWU #disability #jobs
"Resume Tip"
How to Address Career Gaps on Your Resume
• Many job seekers feel the need to hide career gaps, but experts warn this strategy can backfire, as nearly half of American workers have taken a break from work.
• The stigma around career gaps persists, stemming from a time when long-term employment at one company was the norm.
• Hiding a career gap is often more damaging than addressing it honestly, and employers prefer transparency, even with issues like criminal history.
• Candidates should own the narrative of their career gap by focusing on what they learned or accomplished during the time away, and be future-oriented.
• Proactively addressing the gap on a resume and in interviews, with a brief and confident explanation, is crucial for a positive impression.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91356919/dont-hide-that-career-gap-on-your-resume-own-it
#AWU #disability #jobs ##resumetips
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
"Resume Tip"
How to Address Career Gaps on Your Resume
• Many job seekers feel the need to hide career gaps, but experts warn this strategy can backfire, as nearly half of American workers have taken a break from work.
• The stigma around career gaps persists, stemming from a time when long-term employment at one company was the norm.
• Hiding a career gap is often more damaging than addressing it honestly, and employers prefer transparency, even with issues like criminal history.
• Candidates should own the narrative of their career gap by focusing on what they learned or accomplished during the time away, and be future-oriented.
• Proactively addressing the gap on a resume and in interviews, with a brief and confident explanation, is crucial for a positive impression.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91356919/dont-hide-that-career-gap-on-your-resume-own-it
#AWU #disability #jobs ##resumetips
"Interview Tip"
Mock interviews are a must before the real one.
You know that saying "Practice, practice, practice."
The same goes for nailing a great job interview. It can take some practice and at least one or two run-throughs with your camera at your desk (or kitchen table) to ensure you portray the most professional version of yourself. After all, a good first impression is vital.
You can practice with a friend by setting up a Zoom session and sitting exactly where you will for the real interview. When you are on the call, scan the background to ensure everything looks neat and tidy.
Yes, you can use one of those blurred backgrounds as a last resort, but it might be distracting to the person who is interviewing you.
While you are practicing for the real interview, have your friend ask some common interview questions to help make the interview process go even smoother. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips
Abled Workers Unite is a group for people with disabilities. Come and join us at jobcase.com/groups
"Interview Tip"
Mock interviews are a must before the real one.
You know that saying "Practice, practice, practice."
The same goes for nailing a great job interview. It can take some practice and at least one or two run-throughs with your camera at your desk (or kitchen table) to ensure you portray the most professional version of yourself. After all, a good first impression is vital.
You can practice with a friend by setting up a Zoom session and sitting exactly where you will for the real interview. When you are on the call, scan the background to ensure everything looks neat and tidy.
Yes, you can use one of those blurred backgrounds as a last resort, but it might be distracting to the person who is interviewing you.
While you are practicing for the real interview, have your friend ask some common interview questions to help make the interview process go even smoother. #AWU #disability #jobs #interviewtips