Isn't it discriminating to say Spanish speaking preferred on a job advertisement?

Answer 1

Sadly, no, as 52% of the immigrants to this country now are from Mexico. They can get away with it legally by stating "preferred" and not "required".

Answer 2

I don't think that's discriminating at all if the employer has the type of workplace where a lot of Spanish speakers make up their clientele. That is just good business. Anyway, they are not saying 'required,' but 'preferred,' right?

Answer 3

No, if the ad said Spanish people only, then it would be considered discrimination. There are many people of all colors who can speak Spanish.

Answer 4

It looks like the business wants employees who are multi-lingual. I think businesses want to provide service and sales to both Spanish speaking people and English speaking people.

In many places, you will see a sign that reads "Se habla espanol" -- Spanish people will patronize a business more readily if they can find somebody who speaks their language.

If you are multi-lingual, apply for the job. It is a plus for you if you had Spanish in high school.

Answer 5

Why would it be? I am white as can be and speak Spanish fluently. If the job serves a Spanish speaking population than you need that.

Answer 6

No, language is a skill. If it said "Spanish person preferred" then it would be discriminating.

Answer 7

Yes it is.

Think of the screaming we would hear if somebody put 'English speaking preferred.'

Answer 8

no...because anyone...white, black, hispanic, ect... can apply...They are only saying we need someone bilingual to work here as alot of our clientel is spanish speaking...also it says prefered not...spanish speaking only.

Answer 9

I might say 'bilingual encouraged to apply', or something like that :)