1. Quandaries and Dilemmas: Everyday Ethics for the Linguist at Work David Lakritz Language Automation, Inc. December 10, 2011

2. What is Ethics? A branch of philosophy that addresses questions about morality Comes from ethikos ( ἠ θικός), meaning "moral, showing moral character"

3. Philosophy? Aristotle Socrates Kant

4. A bunch of codes? ATA Code of Ethics Institute of Linguists Code of Professional Conduct ATIA Code of Ethics AUSIT Code of Ethics FIT The Translator’s Charter AILIA Code of Ethics

5. Ultimate battle of good & evil? Agency Translator

7. Applied Ethics

8. A discipline of philosophy that attempts to apply ethical theory to real-life situations.

9. Why Ethics is Important Improves relationships with your (good) clients Strengthens the profession Sets a good example for others

10. Applied Ethics

11. Client Relationships

12. Applied Ethics Client Relationships Legal Obligations

13. Applied Ethics Client Relationships Representation Legal Obligations

14. Applied Ethics Client Relationships Representation Professionalism Legal Obligations

15. Applied Ethics Client Relationships Principles Representation Professionalism Legal Obligations

16. Client Relationships Responsiveness Accessibility Solicitation Subcontracting

17. Client Relationships Deadlines Deliverables Client instructions Problem resolution

18. Client Relationships Finishing a job Invoicing Managing client expectations

19. Legal Obligations Confidentiality Signing NDAs Honoring contracts (+/-) Contract validity

20. Representation Qualifications Rates Unfair competition Substandard fees

21. Professionalism Responsibilities to other translators Encouraging & assisting newcomers Disciplinary procedures Advancement / CE

22. Principles Conflicts of interest Objectivity Faithfulness Declining jobs Using other content

23. Your Issues

24. CONTACT INFO David Lakritz dave@lai.com