MS HB53

Establishes the "Day and Temporary Labor Services Act" to protect low-wage day and temporary laborers from wage theft, minimum wage violations, and unlawful deductions for meals, transportation, and equipment.

Limits temporary employment at any third-party client to 90 consecutive days, after which employment conditions must match those of permanent staff, and restricts use of temporary labor to replacing permanent employees, increasing workload, or handling exceptional work.

Requires day and temporary labor agencies to provide workers written notice at dispatch containing job details, wages, work location, transportation terms, and meal/equipment costs; prohibit fees for transportation and meals; and maintain detailed records for five years.

Mandates payment of at least minimum wage after all deductions, prohibits restrictions on workers accepting permanent positions, requires agencies to refer temporary workers for permanent positions, and provides private right of action for wage violations with liquidated damages, compensatory damages, and attorney's fees.

Prohibits retaliation against workers for complaining about rights violations and establishes civil and criminal penalties for agencies and third-party clients that violate the act's provisions; effective January 1, 2021.