Linguistic Diversity in the Workforce: Understanding Social Relations in the Workplace

Abstract

The discussion in this paper focuses on the language rights of non-English and limited English-speaking workers in the U.S. workplace. By using Garcia v. Spun Steak as a heuristic tool, the argument is presented that English-only rules in the workplace silence non-English and limited English-speaking workers in the workplace. It is argued in the paper that English-only rules empower English-speaking workers in the workplace by curtailing the language rights of non-English and limited English-speaking workers. It is also argued that English-only rules force non-English and limited English-speaking workers to assimilate to a social identity that identifies them as American. Particular attention is placed in the paper on the need to implement practices in work organizations that support a diverse workforce.

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