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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) English-Only Rules

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Everybody Talks: Are English-Only Workplace Policies Legal?

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of people who speak a language other than English at home nearly tripled from 23.1 million (approximately 1 in 10) in 1980 to 67.8 million (almost 1 in 5) in 2019. By 2050, the...more

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A Reminder to Review your Company’s English-only Policy

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The EEOC has recently filed an action in the Western District of Wisconsin entitled EEOC v. Baumann Farms, LLP alleging that the employer has an “English-only policy that discriminates against non-English speaking Hispanic...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

English-Only Workplace Rules: Risky in a Diversifying Workplace

A manufacturer has “subjected its employees to an ugly mix of sexism, racism, and xenophobia and violated federal law prohibiting harassment and retaliation” the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged in a lawsuit...more

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EEOC Sues LAZ Parking for National Origin Discrimination

Parking Company Laid Off Workers Based on National Origin, Federal Agency Says - BALTIMORE - LAZ Parking, the second largest parking company in the United States, violated federal law when it terminated three long-time...more

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New National Origin Discrimination Regs: FEHC Hears Public Comments

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On July 17, 2017, the California Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) heard public comments on its proposed regulations covering national origin discrimination under the FEHA. Discussion centered on...more

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Pizzeria Settles Discrimination Suit With EEOC For $50,000

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On June 22, 2017, Antonella’s Restaurant & Pizzeria settled a national origin discrimination lawsuit for $50,000 following allegations of harassment and an alleged directive to speak “English Only” in the workplace....more

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FEHC Proposes New Regulations on National Origin Discrimination

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There has been a lot of animated discussion in the news recently about immigration status, national security policy, and country of origin as these issues relate to federal policy. Think “travel ban” and “extreme vetting” –...more

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Understanding National Origin Discrimination – Part 1

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In 2000, 7,792 complaints of discrimination based on national origin were filed with the EEOC. By 2002, in part because of the societal effects of 9/11, the number had increased to 9,046. In 2010, 11,304 such complaints...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

EEOC Updates Guidance on National Origin Discrimination

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As we observed, the heated tone of the recent presidential election poses unprecedented challenges for employers attempting to manage employee interactions in the workplace, especially when issues related to immigration and...more

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EEOC Issues Proposed Guidance On National Origin Discrimination

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On June 2, 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released a proposed guidance on national origin discrimination under Title VII, and is seeking public input. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination...more

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English-Only Policies in the Age of Multiculturalism

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The United States has long been referred to as a melting pot. But, some commentators challenge this notion, offering instead that the United States is more akin to a meal of separate and diverse ingredients; an orchestra of...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Ingles Solamente Reglas

English-only rules are not as common as they once were, but many employers still require employees to speak English only in the workplace. Justifications for these rules vary, but the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Quirky Question #265, Can I have an English-Only Policy?

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Question: Our Company may implement a policy that requires employees to speak in the English language. What risks should we be aware of? ...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

ALJ Nixes Hospital's Broad English-Only Rule Under NLRA

For years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has cautioned employers against adopting strict English-only rules in the workplace. The EEOC considers such policies to constitute race and/or national origin...more

Poyner Spruill LLP

Time to Revisit English Only Rules

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Employers have long understood that rules prohibiting employees from speaking languages other than English are subject to attack by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC’s position is that a rule...more

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EEOC Cracks Down on Employer English-Only Rules

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently filed suit against Wisconsin Plastics Inc., accusing the manufacturer of discriminating against its workers on the basis of national origin. The suit centers on the 2012...more

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