Category: Pay, Tax & Contracts
How Overtime Works When You Are a Temp Employee
Overtime pay rules can be confusing for temporary workers because you technically have two entities involved in your work: the staffing agency that employs you and the client…
How to Read and Understand Your Staffing Agency Contract
Before you start any assignment, your staffing agency will ask you to sign a contract or agreement. Many workers sign without reading it carefully — and that can…
Understanding Non-Compete Clauses in Staffing Agency Contracts
When you register with a staffing agency, you may be asked to sign a contract that includes a non-compete or non-solicitation clause. These clauses can limit your ability…
Staying Organized as a Temp Worker: Practical Habits That Pay Off
Temp workers often move between work sites, shift between industries, and deal with irregular schedules. Staying organized when your work life is variable is a skill in itself.…
Gig Work vs Temp Agency Work: Key Differences in Pay, Taxes, and Worker Protections
Gig work and temporary staffing are often lumped together in conversations about flexible employment, but they are legally and practically distinct. Understanding the difference matters for your taxes,…
How Skilled Trades Workers Can Benefit From Specialty Staffing Agencies
Most discussions about staffing agencies focus on white-collar roles like accounting, administration, and IT, or on general warehouse and industrial placements. However, skilled trades workers — electricians, plumbers,…