Amazon has argued that federal health and labor laws preempted James' oversight. Amazon cared deeply about the health and safety of its employees, and was proud of its response to the pandemic, she added. Morgan Rubin, a spokeswoman for James, said in an email: "We applaud this decision and look forward to continuing our litigation against Amazon in state court and protecting our workers." James sued Amazon in February over its treatment of thousands of workers at a Staten Island fulfillment center and a Queens distribution center. James is seeking a court-appointed safety monitor, while Amazon is seeking to dismiss her case, which is pending in a state court in Manhattan.

Source: Mint August 10, 2021 22:18 UTC