You tell Louise and Marie-Claude that they must prepare heartier food and keep the kitchen clean. But you wonder what, if anything, can you do about them speaking French to one another? 

Can you ask them to speak English when other staff is present? Do you think this infringes upon their human rights?

Louise and Marie-Claude are chefs at Cold Lake Restaurant. They often talk to each other in French, but speak English with other employees. You, the supervisor, notice that the chefs are not keeping the kitchen clean. Other employees tell you that the food is not hearty enough and they also ask that you tell Louise and Marie-Claude not to speak French to each other because they feel that the chefs are always talking about them.

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