National Origin Discrimination

Dear Littler: Offside at the Office? When World Cup Rivalries Cross the Line Dear Littler: With the World Cup in full swing and Houston as one of many host cities, our office has turned into a daily “fan zone.” At first, it was fun: jerseys, team songs, and watch parties. But lately, some of the comments have shifted from playful to uncomfortable. Colleagues joke about certain countries being “lazy,” or say American workers are “soft” compared to others. I’ve even heard a supervisor say we shou…