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| Author: | D.O'Brian, J. |
| Title: | Only English speakers need apply |
| Journal: | Management Review
1991 : JAN, VOL. 80:1, p. 41-45 |
| Index terms: | IMMIGRATION USA FOREIGN WORKERS LANGUAGES REGULATIONS LABOUR LAW |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Largely due to recent increases in immigration to the USA, there has been a noticeable wave of English-only regulations in the workplace lately. Some are very strict /only English may be spoken at any time on company premises/, others are fairly loose, and many of these rules are merely understandings; but they are likely to be illegal. A recent court ruling established the principle that the use of foreign languages in the workplace may be restricted only when there is a compelling business-related necessity to do so. Several legal cases are discussed in this matter. It is concluded that discussion and training may alleviate language tensions in the USA business. |
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