Employment Law for Interpreters - Online event

Employment Law for Interpreters: Comprehensive Workshop

Event Details:

• Date: 15.12.2025
• Time: 17.00

Event Description:

Specifically designed for interpreters working in legal settings in the UK, this interactive workshop offers a practical overview of employment law and workplace rights. The session explores key legislation such as the Employment Rights Act 1996, Equality Act 2010, and Health and Safety Act, along with common procedures involving disciplinary action, unfair dismissal, redundancy, and discrimination claims. The workshop also introduces terminology commonly used in Employment Tribunals and offers interpreting techniques tailored to these sensitive and nuanced legal environments.

Who Should Attend?

• Legal interpreters working in Employment Tribunals or HR/legal departments
• Aspiring interpreters aiming to specialise in employment law
• Bilingual professionals interested in workplace rights and legal processes

Workshop Highlights:

• Real-life case studies from employment tribunals
• Glossary-building activities to enhance terminology expertise

What’s Included:

• Workshop materials
• Sample claim forms and case scenarios
• Access to peer discussion groups
• Networking with fellow interpreters and legal professionals

Why Attend?

This workshop is an opportunity to build confidence and accuracy when interpreting in employment law settings. Whether you're working with discrimination cases, unfair dismissal claims, or redundancy hearings, you’ll leave with practical tools and legal insight to perform with professionalism and clarity.

FAQs:

Do I need prior experience as a legal interpreter?
No prior experience is required. This workshop is suitable for both new and experienced interpreters.

Who is leading this workshop?
This module is developed by the International Academy of Languages and Narrative Art in collaboration with Oana-Maria Sofronov, LLB, DPI, GDL, SQE1, a trained mediator and interpreter with over 10 years of experience in legal and employment-related interpreting.

The workshop will be delivered in English.