An employer may use this policy to ensure employees speak English when necessary to the welfare of the employer, its employees, and its customers. An English-only policy can advance legitimate business interests without restricting non-native speakers from conversing in a language of their choice at appropriate times.
HR guidance on addressing national origin discrimination in the workplace and developing policies and strategies to ensure a tolerant and diverse workforce.
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