Who Protects Temp And Temp-To-Hire Workers?
Temporary staffing is a way to help companies manage aspects of supply and demand in their industries. Temporary workers provide a 'cushion' in terms of matching productivity demands with available labor. But in many situations where third-party services provide staffing for client companies, there are some gray areas when it comes to worker safety.
A Joint Responsibility
In general, companies that acquire, train and provide workers for industry have a joint responsibility with the client companies where these temporary workers may end up.