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What can we do if employees can’t understand instructions due to poor English skills?

Q: It has come to our attention that some longstanding employees don’t have sufficient English reading skills to read and comprehend our procedures and task instructions. It appears they had people interpreting for them who have since left the business. Are we able to insist that these employees learn English outside of work? Is termination of employment an option?

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