Translators and interpreters made up about 75% of participants at two Labor Department forums on gig workers. US language industry associations monitored developments closely.
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 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.
The Association of Language Companies lobbies politicians for “workable, clear exemptions for knowledge-based industries” during its March 2021 virtual advocacy event.
New bill, SB900, seeks to ease the pain of California translators and interpreters reeling from the effects of gig worker bill AB5 and coronavirus.
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?
Rev cast as gig economy villain over sudden, poorly communicated rate cut for freelancers. Saga may serve as cautionary tale for translation startups.
Do recruiters approach language professionals? Do LSPs expect growth in 2019? Will California linguists win exemption from AB5? Could Unbabel have a major impact?
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.
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.
California judge says it makes no sense to treat interpreters of LSP Interpreters Unlimited as employees, likening business model to that of Lyft and Uber.
Association of Language Companies President says simply turning independent contractors into employees sans smart legislation is “wildly inefficient and financially untenable.”
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