I would have thought it was reasonable
to expect someone to be able to communicate in the common language of the workplace.

I see nothing wrong with people speaking their own language to each other, as long as they are also reasonably coherent in English. If you mean that they can't speak English at all, that's a different story
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Thu 9 Sep 2010, 12:30, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

Agreed.
This idiot is saying that ONLY English is allowed on company time which is certainly a different kettle of poissons. Everyone that works here has to be able to communicate in English (which proves very difficult for the locals, innit.)
(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Thu 9 Sep 2010, 12:39, Reply)

I agree with you
If the language of the company is English, then all the work should be done in English. Now, if they're having a coffee during a break, let them talk what they want.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Thu 9 Sep 2010, 12:54, Reply)