MS HB140

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

Limits temporary worker assignments to 90 consecutive days at a single third-party client; after 90 days, employment conditions must match those of permanent staff

Requires staffing agencies to provide written notice at dispatch containing job details, wages, worksite location, transportation terms, and equipment/meal costs, with translation services mandated for Spanish, Vietnamese, and other locally common languages

Prohibits charging workers for transportation to/from worksites, cashing paychecks, background checks, or drug tests; deductions for meals and equipment cannot reduce wages below minimum wage

Establishes private right of action in circuit court for violations, with remedies including unpaid wages plus equal liquidated damages, up to $500 per violation for notice/safety infractions, and attorney's fees; prohibits retaliation against workers who file complaints