California LSP Bankrupted By Lawsuits Over Social Security Contracts
LSP Carmazzi Global Solutions files for bankruptcy in wake of litigation with US Social Security Administration. Vendors left unpaid. Continue reading
Tag: California
As CEO Retires, Paras and Associates Adopts Employee Ownership Trust Model
As founder and CEO Melinda Paras prepares to step down, the interpreting technology company is transferring ownership of the company to its employees. Continue reading
Reader Polls: Linguists vs. AB5, Unbabel Predictions, Recruiters Calling, LSP Growth
Do recruiters approach language professionals? Do LSPs expect growth in 2019? Will California linguists win exemption from AB5? Could Unbabel have a major impact? Continue reading
AB5: California Passes Bill That Translators, Interpreters Say Threatens Livelihood
California passes gig worker bill that defines what a contractor is under the law, without exemption for translators and interpreters. Governor likely to sign bill, which takes effect January 1, 2020. Continue reading
Reader Polls: Employed or Not, Getting Paid, Interpreting at Scale, Loc Tech Startups
Is your employment status clear? Are payment terms longer now? Are single-vendor frameworks right for large-scale interpreting? Should startups get into localization technology? Continue reading
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‘We Are Not Gig Workers’ — Interpreter Associations Fight California’s AB5
US contractor debate continues to heat up as bill seeking to enact the Dynamex definition of “independent contractor” into California law makes its way to the State Senate. Continue reading
California Finally Starts Its USD 3 Million Medical Interpretation Study
The Department of Health Care Services has issued a request for proposal seeking projects that would assess federal and state requirements for medical interpretation services across the state. Continue reading
Approval of California Health Care Bill to Boost Interpretation Services
A new bill passed by the California state legislature strengthens health care language assistance services to individuals with limited English proficiency. Continue reading
California Interpreters Look on the Bright Side Despite Losing in Court
Court rejects challenge brought by interpreter advocacy group against change in how interpreters are reimbursed by government. Interpreter representatives say ruling not all bad as it, at least,... Continue reading
Recent Rulings Impact Language Services in US States
California courts work to provide full language services even as Governor approves funding for medical interpreter pilot program. North Carolina follows suit, improves language access; no more... Continue reading
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LAFLA Court Win to Create More Work for Los Angeles Interpreters
After a five-year legal battle, Los Angeles finally bites the bullet and signs off on more free language services for litigants with limited English proficiency. Chief federal law enforcement... Continue reading
California on Track to Create USD 30m Medical Interpretation Market
After earmarking USD 100m for court interpretation, the Golden State sets aside USD 3m for a pilot project that gets the ball rolling on a program California legislators expect could result in a... Continue reading
Heads Up, California Job Creators: Translate Your Employment Policies
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act was recently amended to emphasize which policies employers must translate in nuanced and lengthy detail. The magic threshold set at 10%. Here’s a... Continue reading
California Rules Inaccurate Translation Invalidates Arbitration Agreement
A legal case involving an auto dealer and a Spanish-speaking client has implications for using arbitration agreements with non-native English speakers. Continue reading
Need Prescription Instructions in Tagalog? Governor Jerry Brown Says “Walang Problema”
Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1073 (AB1073) on October 11, 2015, after it unanimously passed both the state Assembly and Senate. Continue reading
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