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Replace native language requirement
RecommendationVerified
Unia analyzes the native language requirement as a risk of indirect discrimination based on national or ethnic origin. Describe the language level required for tasks.
The opinion notably targets mentions of 'native French speaker' and 'English native speaker'. They use a characteristic tied to origin background rather than actual language mastery and may exclude people with necessary competencies.
The recruiter must tie language requirements to actual work and evaluate the competency level needed. Unia clarifies that its analysis focuses on national or ethnic origin, as its mandate does not directly cover language criterion. The opinion is dated January 1, 2017.