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Article Index » national origin: 10 Most Recent Articles
Report Link Free Speech and English-Only Policies in the Workplace.
Shaw Valenza LLP - July 06, 2007
Last week’s free speech ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in the “Bong Hits 4 Jesus” case reminds us that employers, like educational institutions, have the right to regulate speech in the workplace. Private sector employers are unrestricted by the First Amendment, which applies only to government action. But there are legal restrictions applicable to private employers as well. One such restriction that is often misunderstood by employers is single-language policies. Usually they’re English-only policies, but the same rules could apply to any employer’s policy limiting the language employees may speak on the job.
Report Link Developing Law on English-Only Policies (pdf).
Vedder Price - April 07, 2006
EEOC regulations prohibit blanket restrictions on the use of languages in the workplace, and the agency has targeted employers who impose broad English-only policies. However, a narrowly drawn policy that requires English to be spoken at certain times and/or in certain areas is permissible if the employer can establish a business necessity for the policy.
Report Link English-Only Policies Require Business Necessity and Proper Procedures.
Jackson Lewis LLP - May 27, 2004
Massachusetts employers should be aware of the guidelines for and possible consequences of implementing and enforcing English-only policies. A recent Massachusetts federal court decision examined an English-only policy and has provided a good roadmap for employers.
Report Link New EEOC Guidance on National Origin Discrimination Addresses Issues Arising from a Dramatically Diverse Workforce.
Jackson Lewis LLP - December 20, 2002
With one in ten Americans born in another country and 12% of the workforce composed of immigrants, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued a new guidance on "National Origin Discrimination," which is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.
Report Link The EEOC Issues New Guidelines on National Origin Discrimination.
Kilpatrick Stockton LLP - December 15, 2002
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently issued a new set of guidelines interpreting the national origin discrimination provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Report Link EEOC Issues National Origin Discrimination Compliance Manual.
Winston & Strawn - December 09, 2002
Given the steady rise in immigration in the last decade, the increasing diversity in the American workforce, and the cultural issues that have arisen since September 11, Title VII's prohibition on national origin discrimination has become increasingly significant.
Report Link EEOC Compliance Manual Section on National Origin Discrimination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - December 02, 2002
This transmittal covers the issuance of Section 13 of the new Compliance Manual on "National Origin Discrimination." The section provides guidance and instructions for investigating and analyzing charges alleging discrimination based on national origin.
Report Link Religious and Ethnic/National Origin Discrimination: Minimizing the Backlash.
Jackson Lewis LLP - November 21, 2001
One of the effects of the recent terrorist activities has been a renewed sensitivity to discrimination based on religion, national origin and ethnicity. Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment on these bases and employers are required to reasonably accommodate employees' religious beliefs and practices.
Report Link Employer Security Checks on Employees: Permissible and Impermissible Use of Immigrant Status and National Origin [PDF File].
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP - October 01, 2001
To protect the security of their employees and businesses, Employers now are under ever-increasing public and political pressure to engage in heightened security checks of their employees and to implement other safety-related measures.
Report Link National Origin-Based Charges FY 1992 - FY 1999.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - October 01, 1999
EEOC statistics on charges filed and resolved under Title VII alleging National Origin Discrimination.

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