Amazon Fined $6 Million for Violating California Warehouse Worker Law

State officials cite nearly 60,000 violations at two Inland Empire facilities, alleging undisclosed quotas and unsafe working conditions.

Amazon is accused of failing to provide written notice of work quotas to employees at two California warehouses.
The fines stem from a 2021 law designed to protect warehouse workers from excessive production demands.
Amazon disputes the allegations, claiming it does not use fixed quotas and has appealed the citations.
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has issued over $7.8 million in penalties since the law took effect.
Workers reported high stress and safety issues related to undisclosed performance expectations.