6.0 Business Practices

Question 1

Tenet

Answer 1

Interpreters maintain ethical business practices

Question 2

Guiding Principle

Answer 2

Interpreters are expected to conduct their business in a professional manner whether in private practice or in the employ of an agency or other entity. Professional interpreters are entitled to a living wage based on their qualifications and expertise. Interpreters are also entitled to working conditions conductive to effective service delivery

Question 3

IB 6.1

Answer 3

Accurately represent qualifications, such as certification, educational background, and experience, and provide documentation when requested

Question 4

IB 6.2

Answer 4

Honor professional commitments and terminate assignments only when fair and justifiable grounds exist

Question 5

IB 6.3

Answer 5

Promote conditions that are conductive to effective communication, inform the parties involved if such conditions do not exist, and seek appropriate remedies

Question 6

IB 6.4

Answer 6

Inform appropriate parties in a timely manner when delayed or unable to fulfill assignments

Question 7

IB 6.5

Answer 7

Reserve the option to decline or discontinue assignments if working conditions are not safe, healthy, or conducive to interpreting

Question 8

IB 6.6

Answer 8

Refrain from harassment or coercion before, during, or after the provision of interpreting services

Question 9

IB 6.7

Answer 9

Render pro bono services in a fair an reasonable manner

Question 10

IB 6.8

Answer 10

Charge fair and reasonable fees for the performance of interpreting services and arrange for payment in a professional and judicious manner