Being Bilingual in Spanish a discrimination against job seekers
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Sep 10th, 2013Someone from Los Angeles, CA writes:
I am having a difficult time finding employment, because I'm not bilingual, I was called back for a second interview and because I wasn't bilingual I did not get the job although qualified. It is a sad day in America. -
Sep 7th, 2013Someone from Pasco, WA signed.
Aug 30th, 2013Someone from El Paso, TX writes:
How is it that demanding applicants speak English is illegal but demanding that applicants speak Spanish is not?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 16th, 2013Someone from Ceres, CA writes:
i am a health care professional and cant get a job because i dont speak Spanish. Also the local unemployment wont give me training as a CNA because im not fluent in spanish. I feel this is unjust in america. I think we should be hired for what we skills we posses not what languages we speak.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 11th, 2013Someone from New York, NY signed.
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Jul 15th, 2013Someone from Watsonville, CA writes:
Was Denide a job that I was more then qualified for because I didn't speak Spanish . I believe this is unfair practice and discrimination. Please HELP!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 9th, 2013Someone from Phoenix, AZ signed.
Jul 3rd, 2013Someone from Calumet City, IL signed.
Jul 1st, 2013Someone from Houston, TX writes:
The preference for fully spanish speaking or bilingual hispanics in the work force only further deteriorates job opportunities for Americans. This immigrant favoritism MUST stop! It is hard to get a job anymore without knowing Spanish, and it just isn't right.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 14th, 2013Someone from Arlington, TN signed.
Jun 1st, 2013Someone from San Diego, CA writes:
In southern california it is nearly impossible to find a job in which being bilingual is not prefered. Even with skills to do the job, we english speakers are becoming punished for speaking the language of our fore fathers. These unfair discriminitory practices must be stopped. I see it no different than posting a sign that says "Latinos" only. How can people assimilate without the desire to learn the language. We need to stop accomidating and start regulating!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 28th, 2013Someone from Hollywood, FL writes:
It is discriminatory to ask an applicant if they can speak Spanish. I have been in several stores where an employee can not speak English, is that because the one that hired them is also Spanish speaking. This North America and the primary language is English. I believe the question should be, "Do you speak English?"REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 26th, 2013Someone from Arcata, CA signed.
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Mar 6th, 2013Someone from Huntersville, NC writes:
Clear pandering to Illegal Aliens, last time anyone checked, ENGLISH is still the national languageREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 6th, 2013Someone from Miami Beach, FL writes:
I am a college graduate and I still have problems applying for jobs because they require you to be bilingual in Spanish! I have been an American Citizen all of my life and was never required to speak another language until now. Due to the influx of spanish speakers, companies only want to hire bilingual/spanish people. This is unfair! My family speaks Creole, French, and English. Why should we have to learn Spanish just to accommodate them? I am so tired of this!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 18th, 2012Someone from Manchester, NH writes:
Spanish speaking should NOT be a bona-fide occupational qualification in the United States of America. If the job needs a translator, then a FOREIGN language can be a required skill. Americans need to take back America!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelOct 12th, 2012Someone from Hayden, ID writes:
This is America, people wanting to live her should learn our language, ENGLISH, or leave.REPORT COMMENTS
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