Effective January 31, 2013 Massachusetts temporary staffing agencies have a new posting requirement. To be in compliance with Massachusetts labor laws an employer must post the industry specific employee rights notice where it is visible for temporary workers to view.
Additionally, the agencies must provide to each employee for new assignment an employment notice that includes the following:
a) The name, address and telephone number of the staffing agency, or the contact information of the staffing agent facilitating the placement, its workers compensation carrier, the work site employer, and the department
b) A description of the position and whether it shall require any special clothing, equipment, training or licenses and any costs charge to the employee for supplies or training
c) The designated pay day, the hourly rate of pay and whether overtime pay may occur
d) The daily starting time and anticipated end time and when none the expected duration of employment
e) Whether any meals will be provided by the staffing agency or work site employer and the charge, if any
f) Details of the means of transportation to the work site and any fees charged to the employee by the staffing agency or work site employer for any transportation services.
The information concerning the employee’s assignment must be confirmed in writing and sent to the employee in a method designated by the employee. This must be sent by the end of the first pay period, unless the is a change in terms to what was originally agreed upon.
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