Translators and interpreters made up about 75% of participants at two Labor Department forums on gig workers. US language industry associations monitored developments closely.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics annual report finds hourly rate for translators and interpreters down to USD 23.61; sees “much faster than average” growth in field, plus 10,400 jobs yearly.
California Federation of Interpreters reports Region 2 court interpreter rates have not been raised or adjusted for cost of living since 2017; says earnings fall within low-income level.
The PRO Act, new federal legislation now in the US Senate, relies on controversial ABC Test to classify workers. California coalition goes national after winning exemptions to gig worker bill AB5.
The Association of Language Companies lobbies politicians for “workable, clear exemptions for knowledge-based industries” during its March 2021 virtual advocacy event.
Much of the industry flourished despite Covid, proving just how essential it is to commerce. Here are the most popular stories of a year that redefined life and work in the global language industry.
California State Senate approves AB 2257 with exemptions from gig worker bill AB5 for translators and interpreters. T&I advocate CoPTIC gears up for fight in other states and at national level.
California State Senate pulls bill, which industry groups hoped would fix flaws in law that caused translators and interpreters to lose work.
New bill, SB900, seeks to ease the pain of California translators and interpreters reeling from the effects of gig worker bill AB5 and coronavirus.
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After gig economy law AB5 entered into force, California-based translators and interpreters explore options ranging from leaving the state to incorporating as work from clients dries up.
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity is trending across the global language industry, fell for the first time after six consecutive months of growth.
Mergers and acquisitions helped the biggest LSPs get even bigger; AB5 prompts protests; bankruptcy, layoffs, and a canceled contract; and new standards for interpreters.
Days before California’s gig worker bill takes effect, journalists and photographers sue state. American Translators Association doubles down in fight to exempt translators and interpreters.
LSPs moving toward hourly rates for linguists? Edit distance a viable metric long-term? Are regulations important to translation demand? Will Rev recover from bad press over transcriptionist pay cuts?
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