Massachusetts Enacts Burdensome New Standards for Staffing Companies

On August 6, 2012, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed the “Temporary Worker Right to Know Act.” The Act, which takes effect on November 5, 2012, places several new legal burdens on staffing agencies in Massachusetts, as well as companies that utilize their services. Specifically, the Act requires staffing agencies to provide detailed information to temporary workers regarding, among other things, their anticipated work duties and compensation. In addition, the Act limits the fees that can be charged to temporary workers for certain work-related materials and services.