For those who is not bilinguals?
2006-12-01 09:57:58 · 15 answers · asked by Carl8888 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
What I find is discriminating is that most employers do not make the person prove that they are bilingual. Bilingual usually means Spanish these days although some companies want Japanese. I worked for the State of Il for 30 years and the bilingual people could barely read and speak english let alone write it. Their jobs were also protected because they were a bilingual hire but no one made them pass a fluency test in English. Also, the state did not consider people who spoke Russian and Polish as bilingual yet they used their interpretive skills. Only the Spanish bilingual people were protected in their jobs. So yes, I saw discrimination in bilingual hiring.
2006-12-01 10:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. The government only has certain categories which if employers discriminate would be legally actionable. Being bilingual may make the employer more beneficial. If it would be discriminatory, then could an employer require someone who knew how to type, had basic computer skills, or possessed certain knowledge? Employers have a right to choose which applicant would suit there needs best. The government merely supplies a few characteristics which can not be used in making an employment decision.
2006-12-01 10:02:13 · answer #2 · answered by krazy_moe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you mean "Why are most employers required to have a bilingual employee? Isn't it discriminating?" and "for those who ARE not bilingual."
No, it is not "discriminating." People need to be able to communicate, especially in certain kinds of jobs. No, it is most certainly NOT discriminating. If you're not bilingual, then I suggest learning another language, or forgetting about getting that job...
2006-12-01 10:01:19 · answer #3 · answered by Cathryn E. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not discriminating because its just a higher level requirement for the job, such as going to college and med school for being a doctor or lawyer. With more immigrants from different countries coming in its more useful for employers to have bilingual people working for them.
2006-12-01 10:06:41 · answer #4 · answered by shadow_phoenix16 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I think so too. I can only speak English. I'm not bilingual and I found a job I would've loved to have. But they wanted someone bilingual.
2006-12-01 09:59:31 · answer #5 · answered by Cuddly Lez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the company does business overseas or communicate with a lot of clients who do not speak English, that makes sense. Also, translators need to be bilingual.
2006-12-01 10:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by wildenemart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the job. If you are applying for a warehouse or distribution supervisor then I am sure it is required to speak Spanish. There are many Spanish speaking warehouse employees and they don't need to write or speak English. They do physical work and the supervisor is giving instruction in Spanish. These workers most likely only get minimum wages and have to be in good physical condition. Not many people have the desire to do such a job.
2006-12-01 10:10:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most companies require a certain amount of bilingual people to serve their clientele.It would be discrimination if they refused to hire people because they only spoke english (if they posted for a unilignual job) Most companies have minimal bilingual employees.
2006-12-01 10:01:05 · answer #8 · answered by Dick Tater 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. There are many different people here..of different racial backgrounds and many times they don't speak English. Bilingual workers are usually given a bonus.
2006-12-01 10:06:39 · answer #9 · answered by Dragonfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most employers dont require but like to have at least one bilingual employee beace they really help the business
2006-12-01 10:07:52 · answer #10 · answered by bigizz75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋