By Giovanni Donatelli As the language industry continues to mature, we will see more legislation and regulation aimed directly at it. It’s inevitable. And that‘s a good thing. It’s good for clients using our services because they will get a better bang for their buck, and it’s good for us… read more »
Mar
11
Businesses That Hire Independent Contractors Find It Can Bring Intense Regulatory Scrutiny
It used to be that businesses could hire workers and classify them as independent contractors without giving it much thought. Businesses presumed, for example, that if a worker called herself self-employed, provided some of the tools for the job, worked under an independent contractor agreement, and worked somewhat independently, then… read more »
Jun
27
It’s Not a Crime to Use Independent Contractors!
In recent years the interpreting industry has been criticized, and in some instances, accused of committing federal crimes for using independent contractors as interpreters. Something is seriously wrong with this way of thinking. Using contractors is often a better way to recruit the right professional for the job. Every interpretation… read more »
Apr
05
Great Article by my great friend Francesco Pagano
April 5, 2012 Nadesha Mijoba (pictured below) told me a shocking story last week. Nadesha runs her own consulting firm promoting organizational change through cultural and linguistic competence. She’s also a trained interpreter and a trainer of medical interpreters (with 20 years of experience). One day Nadesha felt so… read more »
Mar
23
Continuing Education
Giovanni Donatelli,a great friend & language service provider has formed a entity to further enhanc interpreter skills. Here’s the link. http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Gaining-professional-edge-continuing-education-3957682%2ES%2E102934837?view=&gid=3957682&type=member&item=102934837&trk=eml-anet_dig-b_nd-pst_ttle-cn
Mar
09
Fair Playing Field Act of 2012
Senator John Kerry is once again attempting to to limit the use of Independent Contacts with SB2145. See some text on this legislation. http://www.dcemploymentlawupdate.com/
Mar
03
Great presentation on IC vs EE
Excellent video presentation on the topic of employee classification. Take 12 minutes of your time and view it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgZdWAmo39Q
Oct
30
ATA Conference Last Week
During the Boston American Translators Association, I went through the exhibits. Two exhibitors were the Department of State, and the FBI. Both agencies have thousands of independent contractors, and can’t function without them. The FBI told me it would cost them $47M more to have them as employees! They are… read more »
Sep
27
Lou Provenzano is at it again
Now he has sent a letter to Vice- President Joe Biden. Apparently he didn’ t get very far with the President. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/global-leader-in-interpretation-services-urges-vice-president-biden-suspend-federal-contracts-for-companies-misclassifying-employees-2011-09-27
Aug
16
Wow -a powerful piece from a freelancer
http://translationmusings.com/2011/08/15/freelance-translators-and-interpreters-are-not-employees/#comments