I was told it is against the law to speak it amongst other employees but we can translate for costumers. I just feel discriminated! But maybe I'm wrong!
2006-08-15 13:26:55 · 10 answers · asked by me m 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There is no law prohibitting spanish.
The company, however, may have implemented policy mandating english only.
2006-08-15 13:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is NO law that requires you to speak certain languages or NOT to speak certain languages. It used to be considered IMPOLITE to speak a language other than the one of the land if other people are present. But now-a-days, I don't think it matter much anymore. There is a HUGE difference between being impolite and illegal.
2006-08-15 20:36:08 · answer #2 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there's no law that dictates that Spanish speaking is against the law. just as there's no law mandating one to interpret what's being said for the customers. This is just good business practice. Sexual harrrassment and sexual discriminations are illegal.
2006-08-15 20:49:47 · answer #3 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you and the other employee understand the language - I fail to see how that's against the law .... I have worked for lots of companies and haven't ever heard of that law!
2006-08-15 20:34:56 · answer #4 · answered by jaimestar64cross 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the constitutional right in America to speak Mandarin Chinese if you can handle it.
But, if using a foreign language is causing unsatisfactory job performance, your employer has a legitimate beef, and could let you go if you can't or won't reasonably fulfill the job requirements.
2006-08-15 20:43:43 · answer #5 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whoever told you this is making up the law as fast as he can speak... That's nonsense! You can speak pig-latin if you want!
2006-08-15 20:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by gcbtrading 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not heard of such law, check with your employer to find out what law is that and where is found.
2006-08-15 20:33:02 · answer #7 · answered by woodtigerdp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were discriminated against, let them try and make a case against you, they will land face first in the cement.
2006-08-15 20:32:34 · answer #8 · answered by Kay Eliz 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF SUCH AN ABSURD THING!!!!! Maybe your employer says you have to and that is probably his right as an owner???????????????????? I don't know!!!!!!
2006-08-15 20:43:58 · answer #9 · answered by Cassie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you heard what bush said, english speaking nation, got it.
2006-08-15 20:33:07 · answer #10 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋