Comments on: Understanding Worker Classification: The ABC Test, Misclassification, and Tips for Professionalizing Your Language Services Business /business-strategies/understanding-worker-classification-the-abc-test-misclassification-and-tips-for-professionalizing-your-language-services-business/ The Voice of Interpreters and Translators Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:23:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Jason Knapp /business-strategies/understanding-worker-classification-the-abc-test-misclassification-and-tips-for-professionalizing-your-language-services-business/#comment-6645 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:23:00 +0000 /?p=27898#comment-6645 In reply to Madeline Rios.

Madeline, thank you for that clarification. I know it’s late in coming, but I wanted to acknowledge your point.

]]> By: Madeline Rios /business-strategies/understanding-worker-classification-the-abc-test-misclassification-and-tips-for-professionalizing-your-language-services-business/#comment-5030 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 07:26:35 +0000 /?p=27898#comment-5030 Please note that AB5 in California, prior to passage of AB2257, only required ONE of the A-B-C criteria to be met in order for a person to be classified as an employee.

]]> By: midlaj /business-strategies/understanding-worker-classification-the-abc-test-misclassification-and-tips-for-professionalizing-your-language-services-business/#comment-2942 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:50:15 +0000 /?p=27898#comment-2942 The, especially in the gig economy, is indeed a critical and evolving issue. The adoption of the ABC test by various states and its potential inclusion in federal labor law, as mentioned in the article, highlights the need for clarity in determining employee status and preventing worker misclassification. The impact of legislation like California’s AB 5 on professions like translation and interpreting underscores the challenges that can arise when trying to apply such tests to diverse fields.

It’s important for professionals in industries affected by these changes to stay informed about the evolving legal landscape and to seek guidance from legal and tax professionals to ensure compliance with the law while maintaining the integrity of their businesses. The mention of exemptions for certain occupations, like translators and interpreters, shows the value of advocacy and collaboration within professional communities to address these regulatory challenges.

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