A rule requiring employees to speak only english at all times in the workplace is a burdensome term and condition of employment The primary language of an individual is often an essential national origin characteristic. A blanket rule that forces employees to speak only english at all times is presumed illegal under eeoc guidelines Because a person’s primary language is often deeply tied to their cultural and ethnic identity. Equal employment opportunity commission (“eeoc”) regulations make clear any rule requiring employees to speak only english at all times in the workplace constitutes a “burdensome term and condition of employment,.” 29 c.f.r An employer may have a rule requiring that employees speak only in english at certain times where the employer can show that the rule is justified by business necessity.
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