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MS HR67

Resolution

Status

Failed

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Zakiya Summers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Mississippi to adopt a Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights to address widespread abuse in unregulated temporary work

  • 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

  • Mandates temporary workers receive the same safety training as permanent employees, hazard information, and injury reporting guidelines to reduce injury rates

  • Prohibits forced arbitration agreements, non-compete agreements, and conversion fees that prevent temporary workers from being hired directly by host employers

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules2/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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