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MS SR127
Resolution
Status
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Reginald Jackson
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AI Summary
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Urges Mississippi to adopt a Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights addressing workplace protections for temporary workers and staffing agencies.
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Requires temporary workers receive living wages, written job assignment details (hours, pay rate, worksite employer contact), and prohibits staffing agencies from charging for background checks and drug tests.
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Mandates temporary workers receive equivalent safety training as permanent employees, injury reporting information, and hazard awareness; prohibits forced arbitration and noncompete agreements.
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Limits conversion fees that restrict temporary workers' future employment prospects and requires staffing agencies to publish employment practice data and address industry discrimination.
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Requires full-time permanent employment offers after 90 days of temporary assignment, with exceptions for extended medical leave replacements (180-day limit before permanent offer).
Legislative Description
Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights; urge State of Mississippi to acknowledge and adopt.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/3/2025