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Why do most employer required to have a bilingual employee? Isn't it discreminating ?
Asked by Carl8888
For those who is not bilinguals?
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What I find is discriminating is that most employers do not make the person prove that they are bilingual. Bilingual usually means Spanish these days although some companies want Japanese. I worked for the State of Il for 30 years and the bilingual people could barely read and speak english let alone write it. Their jobs were also protected because they were a bilingual hire but no one made them pass a fluency test in English. Also, the state did not consider people who spoke Russian and Polish as bilingual yet they used their interpretive skills. Only the Spanish bilingual people were protected in their jobs. So yes, I saw discrimination in bilingual hiring.
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Yeah, I think so too. I can only speak English. I'm not bilingual and I found a job I would've loved to have. But they wanted someone bilingual.
Answered by Cuddly Lez
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If the company does business overseas or communicate with a lot of clients who do not speak English, that makes sense. Also, translators need to be bilingual.
Answered by wildenemart
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most companies require a certain amount of bilingual people to serve their clientele.It would be discrimination if they refused to hire people because they only spoke english (if they posted for a unilignual job) Most companies have minimal bilingual employees.
Answered by Dick Tater
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Or, you could view it as discriminating against the population who does not speak english who would be unable to utilize the business. The more SKILLS and EDUCATION a person has, the more desirable they are as employees.
Answered by lizardmama
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I believe you mean "Why are most employers required to have a bilingual employee? Isn't it discriminating?" and "for those who ARE not bilingual."
No, it is not "discriminating." People need to be able to communicate, especially in certain kinds of jobs. No, it is most certainly NOT discriminating. If you're not bilingual, then I suggest learning another language, or forgetting about getting that job...
Answered by Cathryn E.
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Some places of employment have to have a translator for those who do not speak certain languages. I would think it would be discriminatory if they did not have a translator, especially is a legal situation.
Answered by shyone
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Screw that!!! I so freaking tired of looking at job listings that say must be Bilingual........This is Fucking America We Speak Fucking English Here!!!.......
Answered by mysticmoons2002
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Nope. The government only has certain categories which if employers discriminate would be legally actionable. Being bilingual may make the employer more beneficial. If it would be discriminatory, then could an employer require someone who knew how to type, had basic computer skills, or possessed certain knowledge? Employers have a right to choose which applicant would suit there needs best. The government merely supplies a few characteristics which can not be used in making an employment decision.
Answered by krazy_moe
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yes it is
Answered by brucefan123
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No. There are many different people here..of different racial backgrounds and many times they don't speak English. Bilingual workers are usually given a bonus.
Answered by Margaret F
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It's not discriminating because its just a higher level requirement for the job, such as going to college and med school for being a doctor or lawyer. With more immigrants from different countries coming in its more useful for employers to have bilingual people working for them.
Answered by shadow_phoenix16
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most employers dont require but like to have at least one bilingual employee beace they really help the business
Answered by Izz
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It depends on the job. If you are applying for a warehouse or distribution supervisor then I am sure it is required to speak Spanish. There are many Spanish speaking warehouse employees and they don't need to write or speak English. They do physical work and the supervisor is giving instruction in Spanish. These workers most likely only get minimum wages and have to be in good physical condition. Not many people have the desire to do such a job.
Answered by S.......
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ok leme illustrate:
2 dogs available for adoption, one can bark the other can bark and speak human. HECK, i'l get the dog that can bark and speak human, worth its price plus i can make a money out of its talent.
Answered by xapao
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