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MS HR67
Resolution
Status
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Zakiya Summers
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AI Summary
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Urges Mississippi to adopt a Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights to address widespread abuse in unregulated temporary work
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Requires temporary workers receive living wages, basic job assignment information (hours, pay rate, worksite employer contact), and prohibits staffing agencies from charging workers for background checks and drug tests
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Mandates temporary workers receive the same safety training as permanent employees, hazard information, and injury reporting guidelines to reduce injury rates
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Prohibits forced arbitration agreements, non-compete agreements, and conversion fees that prevent temporary workers from being hired directly by host employers
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Requires employers to offer full-time permanent employment with benefits after 90 days of temporary assignment, with limited exceptions for medical leave coverage that extends to 180 days
Legislative Description
Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights; urge State of Mississippi to acknowledge and adopt.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/3/2025