Proposed Interpreter Rules Set Max Full-Day Fee at $448 for Single Hearing

An interpreter fee schedule proposed by the California Division of Workers’ Compensation on Monday would establish a uniform fee structure based on the federal court system, with higher rates for certified interpreters as opposed to those who are provisionally certified. The division has posted a draft of the proposed regulations online and is accepting public comment until April 13.  The division is proposing a maximum fee of $225 per half day and $448 for full day of interpretation services at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board by certified interpreters. They would be...