Ordering Spanish-speaking workers to speak English while working on an assembly line would be a clear violation of Title VII employment discrimination.

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. However, requiring employees to speak English at work could be permissible under Title VII if the employer can demonstrate that the requirement is necessary for conducting business efficiently. This is known as a "business necessity" exception.

Ordering Spanish-Speaking Workers to Speak English While Working on an Assembly