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Can an employer require Spanish speaking employees to speak English in an English speaking work environment?
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∙ 12y ago
It depends on which country you are living in.
If in the US/Canada or Europe, then it is certainly not illegal to speak a foreign language. In other words, there is no written legislation in law which endorses this.
However..most employers have a rule at work to speak in one general language-which prevents confusion and misunderstandings at work amongst colleagues and superiors. You will find most major companies have strict guidelines about languages spoken at work/or whilst at work.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt depends on the industry. but basically it is very helpfull if we used English since it is the universal language specially on the white collar jobs.
I as part of the BPO industry it is really required for us to use the Eglish language since it is primary language when we are at the office.
But for those that doesnt really in need to speak in English It can be implemented but not really required.......
Added; (in the US) If your employer requires that you do so as a business necessity, yes, they can.
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∙ 12y agoLaws vary by jurisdiction, which is to say, different places have different laws. Here in Canada where I live and type, it is illegal to prohibit the use of French, so no employer could legally require that only English be spoken in the workplace. Anyone attempting to do that would get into very serious trouble.
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∙ 6y agoNot legally, but the employees could face repercussions such as terminations as they are considered to be "at-will" employees. If speaking English is required by the company code of conduct they must comply or face consequences, although this would be a terribly backwards policy and could possibly land said employer up to lawsuits for discriminatory practices.
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∙ 6y agoNo, it is not illegal anywhere to do so. However, it is not appropriate to use a foreign language at work, because it is rude and can interfere with the business. Many companies may have rules against it.
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∙ 12y agoSpeak English in 30 days http://englishurban.blogspot.com
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on the context. It is common for an employer to insist that business be conducted in a specific language.
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∙ 6y agoYes, if you're talking about a business. However, you can't regulate the language employees use on their lunch break or personal time.
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∙ 13y agoYes
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