FedEx Says It Did Not Hearth Two Males Who Posted Controversial Video After #BoycottFedEx Started Trending

Two former supply males from Georgia mentioned they had been fired from FedEx after posting a video of an encounter with a buyer who they allege threatened to “whoop their black asses.”

Nevertheless, after the #BoycottFedEx started trending on Twitter, FedEx launched a press release saying the 2 would nonetheless be employed. The corporate acknowledged that the 2 had been fired by a contractor that FedEx makes use of, however FedEx mentioned it rehired them whereas an investigation came about.

We’re conscious of the incident in GA that led to the discharge of two drivers employed by a service supplier. We’re providing employment whereas investigating to make sure an applicable consequence. We take severely allegations of discrimination, retaliation, or improper employment actions.

— FedEx (@FedEx) Could 21, 2020

Naveed Jamali, a Newsweek columnist, mentioned that FedEx declined to present him the identify of the corporate that initially employed them.

It’s unclear why the person posting believed he was fired; Heavy has reached out to the person within the put up and has but to listen to again. Heavy additionally reached out to FedEx to make clear particulars of the boys’s employment standing.

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