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MS SB2795

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes labor protections for temporary day laborers in Mississippi, including requirements for day and temporary labor service agencies to provide written notice of employment terms, wages, work location, transportation, and meal/equipment costs at time of dispatch.

  • Limits consecutive employment of temporary laborers to 90 days with third-party clients; after 90 days, employment conditions must match those of permanent staff, with exemptions possible under collective bargaining agreements.

  • Requires day and temporary labor service agencies to maintain detailed records for 5 years including worker names, hours worked, pay rates, deductions, and third-party client information; workers may request access to records within 5 days.

  • Prohibits transportation fees, ensures safe vehicles with valid insurance and proper seating, mandates return transportation unless worker arranges alternative, and requires minimum 4-hour pay guarantee if worker is dispatched but not utilized by client.

  • Establishes civil enforcement mechanisms allowing workers and agencies to sue in circuit court for violations, with remedies including unpaid wages, liquidated damages equal to wage violations, up to $500 per violation for safety/notice violations, and attorney's fees; effective July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Temporary day workers; protect labor and employment rights of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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