Tag: court interpreters
AIJIC to Oppose Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging Court Interpreter Identity Theft
The Association of Independent Judicial Interpreters of California plans to oppose a motion to dismiss its lawsuit against One Call, a workers’ compensation coordination company it accuses of stealing interpreter names and credentials since 2021.
Nevada Courts Seek Bilingual Candidates Amid Interpreter Shortage
Nevada court interpreter exam opens for bilingual candidates. Deadline to register is Sept. 22. Most requested: Spanish, Tagalog, Cantonese.
Belgium’s Court Interpreters Join Nationwide Justice Protests
Belgium’s court interpreters protest low pay, delayed compensation, and poor conditions. CBTI urges urgent reform of the justice system.
Nebraska Courts Grapple With Interpreter Shortage as Demand Surges
With limited interpreter availability and frozen fees, Nebraska courts must expand certification, update rates and invest in remote platforms to ensure equal access to justice.
Author Agustin de la Mora Discusses His New Book Weightlifting for Court Interpreters
The book aims to address the unique challenges court interpreters face and provide a structured roadmap for bilingual individuals looking to excel in this demanding field. In this interview, de la Mora shares the journey that led him to write the book and the methodology behind his work.
AIJIC Alleges Court Interpreter Identity Theft in California Lawsuit
The Association of Independent Judicial Interpreters of California is suing One Call for allegedly stealing interpreter names and credentials.
Courtroom interpreters on verge of walkout in Colorado
Interpreters throughout the state of Colorado are considering a walk-out in the coming week, to protest their low wages, which the Denver Post notes are among the lowest in the United States.
California Struggles with Shortage of Courtroom Interpreters
The state is in the middle of a shortage of courtroom interpreters, exacerbated by low wages which have not been increased since 2017. According to the California Federation of Interpreters (CFI), that shouldn’t be a surprise, as the profession demands a high level of education in spite of comparatively low wages.
Are conditions safe for legal interpreters?
MultiLingual has often reported on the health risks medical interpreters face working on site during the covid-19 pandemic. But what about legal interpreters?
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