Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California
unequal employement opportunities
Is it legal for a company to discriminate against employees when it comes to new hiring based upon an employee not being bi-lingual? That is one of the questions asked during an interview because they want to establish a 60% spanish office.
Asked on 1/07/08, 4:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Re: unequal employement opportunities
Yes, it is legal for a company to establish qualifications of employees to suit the business, including the need to speak languages other than English to conduct business. Welcome to political correctness' consequences.
Answered on 1/08/08, 1:05 pm
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