English Only

The debate continues on which language should be the national speech. How about in schools?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) oversees and implements anti-discrimination laws in United States. It protects employees from unfair labor practices that offend one's national origin, language and race.

Many states have passed laws making English their official language. Thus, creating problems for English language learners who attend schools that have adopted English only instruction.

Five Spanish-speaking Hispanic immigrants are questioning the legality of a "common language policy" at GC Industries.

Lawsuits barring the requirement of English only at work

A demand that all employees speak only English, unless related to job function or performance may constitute unlawful discrimination.

an amendment to the currently debated immigration bill was passed by the senate Wednesday night. The amendment, introduced by Senator James Inhofe, would force the federal government to only communicate with citizens in English.

There are approximately 35 million Americans that were born in foreign countries. Foreign language in the workplace is fast becoming a topic of debate. Companies should take appropriate measures when instituting " English Only" policies

So the votes so far, are coming down right along party lines, with mostly Republicans favoring it, and mostly Democrats opposing. The usual suspects. The more extreme leftist they are, the more they oppose this. And the name calling has begun already too.

This is how to conduct business with a japanese business professional.

Easy notes for elementary students: you can make this into an overhead

Management at Local Eatery issues a new English Only policy that has the New Haven Community up in arms.

English Heritage membership guarantees free or lower cost entrance fees to historic British castles, palaces, stately homes and more. But is it worth the membership cost?

From ancient manuscripts to the Internet, English resists the efforts of English teachers and lawmakers to keep it under contro.

A quotable quote about the English language.

This is a report about the Jeremy Paxman book, The English, a Portrait of a People.

This statement compares the respect given for war casualties as opposed to suicide casualties.

Language is a serious issue in America today, so what happens if your employer tries to force you to speak only English?

Speaking English is necessary for most success in the U.S. Business transactions are typically done in English. Drivers ought to be able to read signs and voters definitely need to be able to read ballots.