Injured Amazon workers are facing financial struggles as they are unable to work and are seeking compensation and disability benefits. Some employees who have been injured while working in Amazon's warehouses have turned to online fundraising campaigns to help pay their bills. Three current workers shared their experiences, describing the difficult and bureaucratic process they have encountered while trying to receive financial support. One of the workers even ended up homeless due to their injury. Amazon had previously pledged to create the safest work environment, but these workers' stories paint a different picture of their experiences.

The US Social Security Administration has announced that it will no longer use outdated job listings, such as nut sorter and microfilm processor, to deny disability claims. These job listings have not been updated since 1991. Disability benefits are determined based on medical records and the individual's ability to work. If a person is unable to perform their previous job, the administration considers factors such as age, education, and work experience to determine if they can work in other types of jobs. This change aims to ensure that disability claims are evaluated fairly and accurately.