The Star profiled Able Translations more than a year ago after workers – often new Canadians trying to make ends meet – complained of slow and erratic payment. She says she got her wages after she went to Able’s office and refused to leave until she was paid. Gillian Howard, Vice President of Public Affairs for UHN, said it paid Able about $550,000 for translation services in 2016. Because Able translators are deemed independent contractors not employees, they currently have no protection under the province’s employment standards legislation. Ten were withdrawn because the translators were voluntarily paid by Able or the workers decided to pursue a small claims case instead.

Source: thestar March 07, 2017 11:03 UTC