Language Research

The Law on Employment Contract stipulates that it is prohibited to refuse employment to a person due to sex, race, nationality, citizenship, political convictions, religious beliefs, or any other factors, which do not affect professional qualifications of that person.

In certain cases one of the requirements for employment is knowledge of the State language, Lithuanian. The requirement of official state language knowledge should not apply for the employees whose posts do not relate to a constant contact with public.

The Decision on the Program of the State Language Training adopted by the Government of Lithuania in 1992 approved three qualification categories of State language skill, which apply to employees at different levels. This order was revised by the Government on May 30, 1996. Examination of the State language skill applies to those non-Lithuanian speakers who seek new employment. They are required to provide documentation on certified language skills. There is no fixed deadline in Lithuania, by which corresponding examination of the qualification must be passed.

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