San Antonio National Origin Discrimination Lawyer
One of the more pervasive forms of discrimination that often goes unnoticed is discrimination against one’s national origin. National origin discrimination typically includes discrimination based on certain cultural features or accents. Although national origin discrimination can often be confused with racial discrimination, one of the main differentiating factors is one’s perceived ability to speak a language.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of such discrimination, contact the San Antonio employment discrimination lawyers of Melton & Kumler at 512-330-0067 to schedule a consultation.
Language Discrimination
Because people from certain areas of the world may have distinctive speech patterns, language is often the subject of unintentional discrimination by employers, especially in positions which require extensive customer contact or use of speech. Although certain policies can be discriminatory, such as a requirement to only speak English in the workplace, there are certain instances in which these policies can be legal, such as when:
- Speaking English is a necessary requirement for the performance of a job, such as a customer service role.
- Speaking English is necessary for coordination and safety of employees, such as a construction or other potentially dangerous worksite.
- Speaking English is necessary for workplace efficiency or communication with other English-speaking workers.
Although these policies may have their place at times, it is very easy for an employer to cross the line. This discrimination does not have to occur intentionally, and in many cases of such discrimination, it is unintentional. In these cases, the legal experience of a San Antonio language and national origin discrimination lawyer is necessary to determine if discrimination has occurred.
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If you feel as though you have been unfairly discriminated against on the basis of national origin or language, either intentionally or unintentionally, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact the San Antonio national origin discrimination lawyer of Melton & Kumler at 512-330-0067 to learn more about your legal rights.