Legal Question in Employment Law in Virginia

Speaking only English on the Job

We are a non-profit agency with 18 group homes for individuals with Mental Retardation. The majority of staff are from different countries in Africa, most of whom have English as a 2nd language. I tell them they are to speak english in the group homes since all of our consumers ( MR population) only speak english. Is there anything illegal about this work rule.


Asked on 11/12/08, 10:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Speaking only English on the Job

No, not likely, if it's a reasonable requirement for the job.

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Answered on 11/12/08, 12:55 pm


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