by Miriam Mustain This is an updated version (January 2020) of an older interview from 2000, which can be found here. Q1. How did you acquire your languages? (This may lead to other questions) Our parents encouraged their children to…
At February’s NCTA General Meeting, two representatives of the language industry discussed the ramifications of AB5 for the industry and suggested what independent language professionals can do to help. For more information, read the summary article that just appeared on…
What is AB5? California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 18, 2019. The bill codifies the so-called Dynamex decision on the distinction between independent contractors and employees. The bill does not contain…
By Fernanda Brandão-Galea and Erin Teske This year’s Monterey Forum focused on the changing landscape of the language services industry. The authors discuss the overarching themes, giving examples from a variety of presentations and keynote speeches. Many of the presenters…
By Rachel Critelli Margarita Bekker explained how healthcare interpreters can protect themselves and others from transmissible diseases on the job. The NCTA hosted Margarita Bekker for a lively presentation entitled “Infection Control and Industrial Safety for Interpreters” as part of…
By Anne-Charlotte Giovangrandi A veteran SAMiste shares her experiences at the 2018 Medical English Seminar in Lyon-—will you join her in 2020? Short for Séminaire d’anglais médical, SAM is organized every other year in Lyon, France, by the Société française…