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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Employee Complains Coworkers Speak in Foreign Language: What Now?
We have nine employees in one office area. One employee complained that three of their coworkers speak to each other in another language. The employee is uncomfortable and feels excluded. Can we require everyone in this work group to speak only English? Issues related to languages spoken in the workplace arise in multiple contexts and must be handled carefully. “English-only” rules risk claims of national origin discrimination.Language Restrictions California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
Thursday, July 23, 2026Attorney General Bonta — Once Again — Opposes Trump’s Effort to Impose Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Bonta — Once Again — Opposes Trump’s Effort to Impose Illegal Tariffs Still illegal OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in objecting to the Trump Administration’s proposed, unlawful tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 based on allegations that these countries fail to enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labor. If implemented, these tariffs
