Extras
California Passes AB5
Both houses of the California State Legislature have now passed Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), the landmark legislation that seeks to redefine independent contractor status. No exemption was made for translators and interpreters.
ATA Board Delays Decoupling Certification Exam
After receiving feedback from members regarding opening the ATA certification exams to nonmembers (planned for January 1, 2020), the ATA Board voted to postpone this change until January 1, 2021.
ATA 2019 Elections
Calling all Voting members! Participating in ATA’s annual elections is your opportunity to help shape the future of the Association. Here are the candidate statements for ATA’s Board of Directors, along with information on the proposed Bylaws revision and proposed amendments to ATA’s Articles of Incorporation.
Bonus Features
International Translation Day 2019: A Day in the Life of a Translator or Interpreter
Have you heard? ATA is encouraging translators and interpreters to celebrate International Translation Day in a BIG way this year!
ATA60 Exhibit Hall Nearly Sold Out!
By becoming an ATA Exhibitor, you will not only be able to meet 1,400 attendees while you’re at the conference, but ATA will promote your company or organization to over 10,000 members BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER the conference!
Warning! GoFundMe Scam
When it comes to scams, the best defense is a good offense! Learn how scams work and be prepared to hit your delete key.
