Professional interpreters and translators in California have been among the most vocal opponents of AB5, the state law that intended to protect gig economy workers from being taken advantage of, but potentially caused income loss for freelance linguists.
Harry Saltzgaver writing for the Grunion:
...According to Steve Cipolla, director of LINKS interpreting services at Goodwill SOLAC in Long Beach, agencies and groups with jobs for interpreters and translators are turning away from California for services. The remote services required during the Stay at Home restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic make it worse.
"I've lost about 20 percent of my income, just like that," said Abigail Villapudua, a Long Beach resident who is a state certified Spanish and French interpreter, is court certified, medical certified, and also works with nonprofits.
Find out more on the Grunion.
