Armchair Debate to Highlight Employee Classification Issue at Summit

InterpretAmerica is pleased to announce the first-ever armchair debate on interpreting workplace models, to be held at the 2^nd North American Summit on Interpreting. Industry Leaders Bill Graeper of Certified Languages International and Louis Provenzano of Language Line Service will face off for The Independent Contractor v. Employee Workplace Model Armchair Debate, during the Summit’s first day. Graeper will argue the merits of the independent contractor model, and Lou Provezano will present the pros of the employee workplace model. Stephanie van Reigersberg, a veteran diplomatic interpreter with a distinguished career in government service will moderate the debate, which will feature ample opportunity for audience participation.

Interpreters, this debate is for you! Whether language service providers hire interpreters as independent contractors or employ them directly is of major consequence to you individually and to our profession as a whole! Interpreter remuneration, benefits, training opportunities and maintaining high quality service provision are directly impacted by how these trends play out. Currently, there is a tug-of-war in our profession between the contractor and employee model and the issue is even now under consideration in pending legislation on Capitol Hill. Don’t miss out on this unique event, only at the 2^nd North American Summit on Interpreting!