A selection of relevant news across the industry
Delaware media reports that mediation between TransPerfect’s two co-CEOs has failed. The source of the report is a lawyer for the court-appointed custodian in charge of selling the company. Shawe tells Slator mediation is not actually over until the mediator or the judge says so. Continue reading
Since 2008 California and Arizona created more than 4,000 new jobs in the language services industry. Over the same period, New York and Virginia shed jobs. Average payroll per employee is down in New York, California, and Arizona but grew strongly in Texas and Florida. Continue reading
Two-thirds of Spain’s book translators are unable to make a living from their work, as average annual income from translation is about EUR 5,000. Country’s leading newspaper calls translators “alone and abandoned.” Continue reading
SDL CFO Dominic Lavelle takes temporary leave of absence to undergo treatment for a medical condition. Stepping into CFO role on an interim basis is former CFO of Fredhopper, a company which SDL sold in early 2017. Continue reading
Latest United States Census Bureau data reveals a big gap in total annual pay between the different US states. Data also reveals that California accounts for a quarter of total US language industry employees. Continue reading
Germany’s Federal Fiscal Court rules that translators only get to enjoy the tax breaks simplified accounting, and other admin perks that come with qualifying as a freelance business if they do all the translation themselves. A two-person agency that outsourced work was hit with back taxes. Continue reading
The National Labor Relations Board has issued a complaint against interpretation services provider SOS International (SOSi). SOSi may be required to reclassify hundreds of interpreters supporting a large government contract from freelance to employee-status nationwide. Continue reading
Here’s a 90-second visual summary of SlatorCon London 2017 for all those who could not make it. Stay tuned for New York and Zurich later this year. Continue reading
SlatorCon London was attended by over 60 senior language industry executives. We took the opportunity to talk about translation productivity with Lilt’s Spence Green, neural MT with Iconic’s John Tinsley of Iconic, and language industry M&A with Simon Baertl from William Blair & Company. Continue reading
Professional interpreters in California are decrying the alleged priority being given to non-certified interpreters for professional work. An interpreter advocacy group is lobbying the state to tap only certified professionals for medical and legal interpretation services. Continue reading
Delaware judge orders mediation between TransPerfect co-CEOs Liz Elting and Phil Shawe in what State Senator calls a Hail Mary to avoid auctioning off the company. Elting lawyer confirms custodian in talks with parties interested in buying TransPerfect. Continue reading
The United Nations General Assembly has given its stamp of approval to the celebration of an International Translation Day, officially recognizing the role of professional translation in connecting nations. Twenty-seven countries fully supported the resolution. Continue reading
Data compiled by US Census Bureau confirms language services industry’s strong growth over past decade. While industry grows overall, estimated average compensation per employee fell by nearly 10% since 2008. Continue reading
Why Language Empire thought it could get away with launching a business under the name “Big Word Translation” remains unclear. The company was now ordered by a judge to cease operating under the trademarked name and may have to pay punitive damages to the real thebigword. Continue reading
Eleven countries are pushing for the approval of draft UN resolution declaring September 30 International Translation Day and recognizing the role of professional translation in connecting nations. Resolution highlights efforts by the UN Secretary-General in preserving high-quality and craftsmanship in translation. Continue reading
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