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According to newly released court documents, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (Jeff Bezos) was sued by a former housekeeper on the grounds of poor working conditions, long hours and racial discrimination by other employees, according to newly released court documents.

The housekeeper, Mercedes Wedaa, was hired by Bezos in 2019 to help maintain the billionaire's Seattle-area property. In an indictment filed with Seattle's King County Superior Court, Weida said she and other domestic workers usually work 10 to 14 hours a day and do not have enough time to eat or rest.

The indictment also states that there is no designated lounge or rest area in Bezos's property, nor is there a bathroom with easy access. Weida and others were banned from using the toilets in the nearby security check room, prompting them to climb out of the laundry window and make a detour around the staff-only toilets.

Veda and other domestic workers often suffer from urinary tract infections because they "can't use the toilet for most of the day." It is said that when Bezos or his family lived there, the staff were also prohibited from entering the main part of the house unless they went to clean up.

Bezos's managers are said to have a very bad attitude towards Veda and other Hispanic cleaners, unlike other white employees. Weida claimed that she was eventually fired for no reason after she complained about working conditions and discrimination.

Harry Korrell, Mr Bezos's lawyer, said Mr Veda was fired because of performance problems. "We have investigated these allegations, but they are unfounded," Corell said in an emailed statement. " He said Veda has an annual income of more than six figures and has multiple bathrooms and lounges for her and other employees to use.

Corell also said: "Veda initially claimed more than $9 million and decided to file a lawsuit only after being rejected." given their background, it is absolutely absurd to claim that Bezos, Sanchez and their property management companies have racially discriminated against Veda. "

"No employer is above the law, not even Bezos and his property management company," said Patrick Maggigan, Vader's attorney. U. S. labor and employment laws stipulate that workers should be paid for their work, and they must be able to work in a workplace free of discrimination, safety, health and health. All employers must abide by these laws. "

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