‘English language only’ T policies in the workplace he ethnic mix of Aotearoa New Zealand has Working through the issues changed a lot in recent years, with many people It is not easy to provide a definitive response to coming here from all corners of the...
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‘English language only’ T policies in the workplace he ethnic mix of Aotearoa New Zealand has Working through the issues changed a lot in recent years, with many people It is not easy to provide a definitive response to coming here from all corners of the world. This what amounts to unlawful discrimination in relation growing diversity is reflected in the many different to the use of language in the workplace. Each languages we hear spoken in our communities today. workplace policy needs to be considered on a case- People have different responses to the use of by-case basis, taking into account the nature of the languages other than English, particularly in the work, the employee’s role in the workplace, the workplace. diversity of the workplace, the level of necessary workplace communication, as well as issues around Some employers feel that employees who inclusion and workplace cohesion. use different languages can compromise their workplace safety, productivity and harmony. Other Th
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