Category: Working With an Agency
How to Handle a Workplace Injury as a Temporary Worker
Workplace injuries can happen in any setting, and temporary workers are not exempt from the risks. Knowing the right steps to take immediately after an injury protects both…
When an assignment ends early
You receive a call on a Tuesday morning that the client’s project is being cancelled and your assignment ends that same day. The sudden loss of a paycheck…
How to Handle a Difficult Supervisor at a Temp Job
When you work through a staffing agency, you’re technically employed by the agency — not the client company you’re placed with. That means your day-to-day supervisor is a…
Common Mistakes That Get Workers Removed From Agency Rosters
Staffing agencies maintain rosters of available workers and regularly reassign — or drop — workers based on performance, reliability, and fit. Understanding the behaviors that get workers removed…
How to End a Temp Assignment on a High Note
Temporary assignments end — sometimes earlier than expected, sometimes right on schedule. Knowing how to handle the end of a placement professionally keeps doors open and strengthens your…
Questions to Ask a Staffing Agency Before Accepting an Assignment
When a recruiter calls with a job offer, it is easy to say yes without gathering enough information. Asking the right questions before you commit protects your time,…
Health and Safety Rights for Temporary Workers on the Job
Temporary workers have the same foundational health and safety protections as permanent employees. The fact that you are placed by an agency rather than hired directly by the…
What Happens if You Miss a Shift as a Temp Worker
Missing a shift as a temp worker is more consequential than it might seem. Because staffing agencies are accountable to client businesses for showing up as promised, a…
Meal and Rest Break Rights for Temporary Workers
Meal and rest break entitlements for temporary workers depend on federal law, state law, and sometimes your staffing agency contract. Understanding what you are owed—and what to do…
How to Track Your Work History Across Multiple Temp Assignments
Working through staffing agencies often means a string of assignments at different companies, sometimes across different industries. Keeping an accurate record of that work history is important for…
What Is an On-Call Temp Worker and How Does It Work
On-call temp work is a specific type of arrangement where you register with a staffing agency and remain available for short-notice or day-of assignments rather than being placed…
How Long-Term Temp Assignments Work: What to Expect After Six Months
One of the most common misconceptions about temp work is that it is always short-term and low-commitment. In reality, many temp workers spend months or years at the…