National Origin Discrimination
National origin discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee is treated unfavorably at work on account of their place of origin or nationality. Federal law protects against this and other forms of discrimination, primarily via the law referred to as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. This section contains information about national origin discrimination in the workplace, including the law on English-only requirements on the job.
- National Origin and Racial Discrimination at Work
General information on national origin discrimination, including details on prohibited conduct.
- National Origin Discrimination and English-Language Only Rules
The law on when employers may and may not enforce English-only requirements on the job.
- Can an Employer Require Employees to Speak English on the Job?
The low-down on this often-asked question.
- Facts about National Origin Discrimination
An overview of possible examples of national origin discrimination, including discrimination based on an employee's accent, offensive conduct, and more.
- Immigrant Employment Discrimination
Learn about how discrimination based on a person's immigration status is prohibited, as are related practices involving workplace documentation.
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The text of Title VII, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
- Can an Employer Require Employees to Speak English on the Job?
- Civil Rights Act of 1991
- EEOC Claims FAQ
- EEOC's Charge Processing Procedures
- Facts about National Origin Discrimination
- Filing an EEOC Complaint or Charge
- Immigrant Employment Discrimination: Overview
- National Origin and Racial Discrimination at Work
- National Origin Discrimination and English-Language Only Rules
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Equal Employment Opportunity
- What to Expect: An EEOC Cause of Action Chronology