Employment Discrimination

English-only policies of companies in the United States affect many employees especially the Spanish-speaking workers. According to statistics, the Spanish language is the second most commonly used language in the U.S. (12.3 percent) just behind the English language (80 percent).

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on his or her religious beliefs and practices. However, certain employers do not abide by these Acts; instead they take advantage of employees’ and applicants’ unfamiliarity about the laws that protect their rights.