6.0 BUSINESS PRACTICES

Question 1

6.0

Answer 1

Interpreters maintain ethical business practices.

Question 2

6.1

Answer 2

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

Question 3

6.2

Answer 3

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

Question 4

6.3

Answer 4

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

Question 5

6.4

Answer 5

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

Question 6

6.5

Answer 6

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

Question 7

6.6

Answer 7

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

Question 8

6.7

Answer 8

Render pro bono services in a fair and reasonable manner.

Question 9

6.8

Answer 9

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