By Lorena Ortiz Schneider What is AB 5 and why does it exist? Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) was authored by Assembly member Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego and enacted on January 1, 2020. This bill sought to codify, even as it expanded, the State Supreme Court Dynamex decision of 2018, a wage order claims decision. In Dynamex, the State Supreme Court changed California’s … [Read more...]
Tribute
Maha El-Metwally shares touching tribute to the three UN interpreters who were among the 157 passengers and crew who died on board Ethiopian Airlines flight 302, last Sunday. … [Read more...]
California bill may open door to state-funded medical interpretation services
Governor signs two healthcare bills authored by Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins SACRAMENTO—Gov. Jerry Brown today signed two bills authored by Assembly Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins. AB 635 allows California to take the first step toward state-funded medical interpretation services for Medi-Cal patients with limited English proficiency. AB 1795 helps more low-income … [Read more...]
New Federal Guidance Issued on Language Access in Emergency Services
In August, the U.S. Department of Justice, together with other federal agencies, released new guidance to help emergency preparedness, response, and recovery providers to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The new resources include: Emergency Preparedness Guidance Tips and Tools for Reaching Limited English Proficient Communities … [Read more...]
Petition urging the UN to protect translators and interpreters worldwide
Red T, a non-profit organization advocating for translators and interpreters in high-risk settings, and the five major international language associations—the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC), the International Federation of Translators (FIT), the International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters (IAPTI), Critical Link … [Read more...]