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MS SB2080
Bill
AI Summary
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Limits temporary worker assignments to 90 consecutive days at the same third-party client, after which workers must receive employment conditions matching permanent staff
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Requires staffing agencies to provide written notices at dispatch detailing wages, work location, job duties, required equipment, transportation terms, and meal costs, with translation resources available in Spanish, Vietnamese, and other locally common languages
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Prohibits charging temporary workers for transportation to worksites, background checks, drug tests, or check cashing fees; bans payment by vouchers or prepaid debit cards
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Guarantees minimum 4 hours pay at the agreed rate when a worker reports but is not utilized, or 2 hours pay if reassigned to another location
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Establishes civil penalties up to $500 per violation ($2,500 for repeat violations) for third-party clients who fail to provide work verification forms, and allows workers to sue for unpaid wages plus liquidated damages, compensatory damages up to $500 for safety/notice violations, and attorney's fees
Legislative Description
Temporary day workers; protect labor and employment rights of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021