California's labor regulator has fined Amazon nearly $6 million for violating a state law aimed at reducing onerous warehouse productivity quotas. The investigation found over 59,000 violations at Amazon facilities in Moreno Valley and Redlands. The Warehouse Quotas law, implemented in 2022, requires employers to disclose quotas, discipline policies, and prohibits unsafe practices. Amazon argued its peer evaluation system eliminates the need for quotas, but the Labor Commissioner disagreed, calling it the exact behavior the law aims to prevent. This incident adds to Amazon's history of worker treatment scrutiny. Safety regulators have cited the company for speeding up work processes, leading to a higher risk of injury. Other states and a federal bill have passed similar regulations. Amazon stands by its performance evaluation system and safety record, despite ongoing disputes and appeals. The company has committed to investing millions in safety initiatives this year.