FedEx, the shipping big, is being dragged to court by a Russian-born US citizen who promises he was fired since of his thick but &ldquoperfectly comprehensible &rdquo Russian accent. Ismail Aliyev claims discrimination and stereotyping had been at the root of his dismissal.
Until eventually August 2011, Aliyev worked for an impartial contractor, GNB Trucking, performing with FedEx. At one particular position, he and an employee of the identical contractor (not of the delivery large ) had a misunderstanding which resulted in a created warning for Aliyev.
Following the notice, Aliyev offered to meet with FedEx people to encourage them that his English, although marked by a thick Russian accent, was comprehensible, posing no risk to good communication amongst himself and others.
He was frequently turned down, the lawsuit promises. Even just before that, Aliyev experienced experienced no make contact with with any individual from FedEx, because he was working for a company contracting with FedEx.
&ldquoThe termination of plaintiff mainly because of his accent is in impact a termination because of his national origin,&rdquo the lawsuit statements.
Though Aliyev had already ident ified a new task (he&rsquos at present self-employed), he was making a lot more income prior to. Far more importantly, he believes becoming fired for his accent is sending the incorrect concept, for this reason the lawsuit.
&ldquoIt believe it sends the message that his hard function and desire to boost himself is not appreciated. He's bought a thick accent but he's extremely easy to understand,&rdquo his legal professional, Robert Wilde, claims for the aforementioned media outlet.
FedEx is at present seeking into the situation that led to Aliyev&rsquos firing, refusing to comment.
The lawsuit is asking for an unspecified sum that would include misplaced wages and punitive damages.
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