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MS SR127

Resolution

Status

Failed

4/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Reginald Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Mississippi to adopt a Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights addressing workplace protections for temporary workers and staffing agencies.

  • 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.

  • Mandates temporary workers receive equivalent safety training as permanent employees, injury reporting information, and hazard awareness; prohibits forced arbitration and noncompete agreements.

  • Limits conversion fees that restrict temporary workers' future employment prospects and requires staffing agencies to publish employment practice data and address industry discrimination.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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