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Amazon worker who was ran over and shot during NO attack denied medical leave. (archive.ph)

submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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"He was coming so fast, there wasn't any time to move all the way out the way"

Scott-Windham returned to Mobile Wednesday night with the bullet still in her foot, along with multiple fractures.

She'll need to return to an orthopedist in two weeks to check on her foot. But the Amazon warehouse where she works denied her request for a leave of absence, and she worries she'll have to find a new job once she's recovered.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Lol, here it is unpaid leave. She was denied unpaid leave. Amazon is reserving the right to fire her for being a victim.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I have no words for this. I'm... That's... It's just... Wow.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

If it’s any solace, it’s nothing personal. The line must go up! Legally required!