In May 2011, eight Hispanic employees of the City of Rochester, NY, filed an action against the City, among other defendants, for implementing a sweeping English-only policy that prohibited Spanish from being spoken at all times,
Overreaching English-Only Policies Spell Trouble for Employers
English-only policies have long been criticized and targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Here's a look at some recent litigation.
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