National Origin Discrimination

Unfortunately, employers sometimes make hiring, firing, promotion, and compensation decisions based on an employee's national origin. This is illegal under federal law, as well as many state laws. Employees who believe that their national origin has played a negative role in their employment status can bring a complaint before their state's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC. Additionally, they may sue their employer if the federal complaint does not bring a solution. Read through this section to learn about national origin discrimination in the workplace, including what kinds of behaviors are discriminatory, and how to bring a complaint.

Learn About National Origin Discrimination

National Origin and Racial Discrimination at Work
General information on national origin discrimination, including details on the most frequent kinds of discriminatory conduct often faced, and what to do about it.
National Origin Discrimination and English-Language Only Rules
The rules about when employers are allowed to require their employees to speak English on the job, and when an English-only requirement is a form of national origin discrimination.
Can an Employer Require Employees to Speak English on the Job?
Many people wonder whether their employer can force them to speak English at work. Some think private employers can do what they want, others see language requirements as a form of discrimination. Find out where the law comes down.

Facts about National Origin Discrimination
Racial discrimination takes many forms, but can be difficult to identify. Here is a list identifying national origin discrimination, including discrimination based on an employee's accent, related offensive conduct, and more.
Immigrant Employment Discrimination
Learn about workplace discrimination based on a person's immigration status and related illegal practices involving workplace documentation, so that you can protect your loved ones when they face discrimination on the job.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Click here to read the text of Title VII, part of the historic Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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