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New Bill Aims to Lessen Fallout From AB5-Coronavirus One-Two Punch

9 months ago

April 29, 2020

New Bill Aims to Lessen Fallout From AB5-Coronavirus One-Two Punch

9 months ago
Industry News ·

by Marion Marking

On April 29, 2020

New bill, SB900, seeks to ease the pain of California translators and interpreters reeling from the effects of gig worker bill AB5 and coronavirus. Continue reading

Reader Polls: Rev Pay Cut, Shift to Hourly Rates, Edit Distance, Translation Regulations

1 year ago

November 29, 2019

Reader Polls: Rev Pay Cut, Shift to Hourly Rates, Edit Distance, Translation Regulations

1 year ago
Features ·

by Seyma Albarino

On November 29, 2019

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

Transcription Provider Rev.com Battles Media Firestorm After Freelancer Rate Cut

1 year ago

November 21, 2019

Transcription Provider Rev.com Battles Media Firestorm After Freelancer Rate Cut

1 year ago
Industry News ·

by Marion Marking

On November 21, 2019

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

Reader Polls: Linguists vs. AB5, Unbabel Predictions, Recruiters Calling, LSP Growth

1 year ago

October 3, 2019

Reader Polls: Linguists vs. AB5, Unbabel Predictions, Recruiters Calling, LSP Growth

1 year ago
Features ·

by Esther Bond

On October 3, 2019

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

1 year ago

September 16, 2019

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AB5: California Passes Bill That Translators, Interpreters Say Threatens Livelihood

1 year ago
Demand Drivers ·

by Marion Marking

On September 16, 2019

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

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‘We Are Not Gig Workers’ — Interpreter Associations Fight California’s AB5

1 year ago

August 21, 2019

‘We Are Not Gig Workers’ — Interpreter Associations Fight California’s AB5

1 year ago
Industry News ·

by Marion Marking

On August 21, 2019

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

‘Similar to Lyft or Uber’: California Judge Rules Interpreters Are Not Employees in IU Case

1 year ago

August 8, 2019

‘Similar to Lyft or Uber’: California Judge Rules Interpreters Are Not Employees in IU Case

1 year ago
Industry News ·

by Marion Marking

On August 8, 2019

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. Continue reading

Inside the Contractor Debate Affecting US Freelance Translators, Interpreters, and LSPs

2 years ago

March 12, 2019

Inside the Contractor Debate Affecting US Freelance Translators, Interpreters, and LSPs

2 years ago
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by Marion Marking

On March 12, 2019

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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