How hard is it to hire freelancers when the job market for full-time remote workers is hot? And how much is enough as a penalty when Big Tech violates privacy statement translation rules? Continue reading
The US Department of State, known for its exacting translation and interpreting standards, invites independent contractors to apply for blanket purchase agreements to start October 1, 2021. Continue reading
Stunning majority of poll respondents think regulators should require flagging of machine translations. Plus your take on fully-automated translation quality reviews, etc. Continue reading
Should LSPs pay freelancers for taking tests? Have CAT tools and TMSs improved? How important is SEO to the lead funnel? And will interpreters ever return to their booths? Continue reading
When should language service providers require freelancers to take a test? And when should translators insist on being paid to do so? A short primer on freelance translator testing. Continue reading
European Language Industry Survey 2020 reveals what’s top of mind for language service providers and freelancers amid current coronavirus crisis. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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? Continue reading
Rev cast as gig economy villain over sudden, poorly communicated rate cut for freelancers. Saga may serve as cautionary tale for translation startups. Continue reading
Over 400 linguists responded to the CIOL Insights survey, shedding light on their sources of income, relationships with language service providers, and concerns about fair pay. Continue reading
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
Is working for the public sector different for translators? Has machine translation boosted your productivity? And is remote simultaneous interpreting the future staple? Continue reading
Association of Language Companies President says simply turning independent contractors into employees sans smart legislation is “wildly inefficient and financially untenable.” Continue reading
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