What are the Implications of Adopting an English-Only or English Fluency Policy?

• Overview
• OnDemand Credit

Overview
This OnDemand Webinar helps the people responsible for implementing policies in the workplace, who may be thinking of implementing an English-only rule, to evaluate the business justifications for the rule against possible discriminatory effects of the rule. For those employers interested in adopting such a policy, this webinar will assist them with the implementation of such a policy to ensure protection against the discrimination laws.

Authors
Shaffin A. Datoo, Kristine A. Sova, Venable LLP

Self Study Credit - OnDemand Webinar

Agenda

1. Definition of 'English-Only' Policy
2. Employee Challenges to English-Only Policy
1. National Origin Discrimination
1. Disparate Treatment
2. Disparate Impact
3. The EEOC's Guidelines on English-Only Policies
1. Presumption
2. Courts That Have Deferred to the EEOC's Guidelines
4. Laws Addressing English-Only Policies
1. Lack of National Standard
2. State Laws
5. Business Necessity
1. Factors Set Forth by the EEOC Compliance Manual
6. Recommendations and Wrap-Up