Legal Question in Discrimination Law in Michigan
Hola, I work at a financial investment firm. I have been speaking with an accent around November of last year. Now I am being told that my job is in jeopardy due to the accent. Little background on me is that I pick up accents like people drink water. I am not harming anyone and I happen to be very happy with my accent. In the beginning I wad informed that the company cannot have someone on the phones with an inconsistent accent. I believe since they cannot find fault with my job performance this is what they choose to complain about. Do I have a legal case of discrimination or is this something they can get away with? There is much more to the story than that. Please help.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Your phony accent is not protected and using it in a customer's financial transaction could get your employer in trouble with the law. Stop it if you want to keep your job.