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Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to expand language access is a good start, officials from 15 states say, but should include (human) translation into 25 languages.
As California courts struggle to retain qualified interpreters, union-backed AB 1032 could degrade quality standards, while AB 432 pitches an unnecessary new training program.
State Supreme Court approves raises of USD 10-15 per hour, depending on level of certification, starting July 1, 2023. Advocates thank out-of-state colleagues for support.
Minnesota’s Judicial Branch accepts public comments on possible changes to court interpreter rates, with the goal of “uniformity and fairness” in non-employee interpreter pay.
Inter-agency complaint, executive order prompt HHS to reexamine services for people with limited English proficiency, revive inactive Language Access Steering Committee.
University of California, Irvine finds only 40% of orgs track data on language service usage; less than half have a Language Access Coordinator. Limited budgets cited as hurdle.
HB 23-1004, introduced by translator and Representative Elizabeth Velasco, goes to vote January 25, 2023; would cover personal or commercial policies for cars, homes.
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says US cannot achieve diplomacy without interpreting; praises interpreters as vital to work of State Department.
US Congress may soon require federal agencies and private-sector mortgage servicers to provide translation and interpretation in 12 languages to the tune of USD 0.5m annually.
With high growth in US-based customers over recent years, this addition will further strengthen Memsource’s presence in the US market.
Translated documents filed at the US immigration agency, USCIS, now require the translator's name and signature.
AMN Healthcare executives and Stratus Video COO discuss secular trends driving adoption of video remote interpreting and the rationale for AMNs’s acquisition of Stratus.
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.
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.
New partnership allows TRSB to enter the M&A race; founder takes on strategic role as longtime VP of Business Development Mary Kazamias is named CEO.
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