Legal Question in Employment Law in California

My boss told me and 3 other hispanic employees that we couldn\'t speak Spanish at the shop while working! I feel like that\'s discrimination! Can he do that?


Asked on 7/29/09, 8:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Probably, yes. The courts are finally coming around to allowing 'English only' rules in employment, on the clock. On breaks, off your work site, you can speak another language.

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Answered on 7/29/09, 9:23 pm


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