NEW LAW REQUIRES CA TEMP WORKERS TO BE PAID WEEKLY
Last week, Governor Schwarzenegger signed a law that will change the way temp workers are paid by temp agencies which employ them. Under this new law, which goes into effect in January, temporary service agencies must pay temps every week instead of every other week. The law also requires agencies to pay temps daily when they work for a client on a “day-to-day basis.” However, there is an exception with temp employee on assignment for over 90 consecutive calendar days. The weekly payment requirement will not apply to these employees unless their employers pay them weekly.
Are you a temp employee? Here are a variety of situations that show when an employee might be considered a temp worker:
- You are employed by a temporary employment agency and placed in a temporary job at another company’s work site
- The agency or the company where you work tells you when, where and how to do your job
- You are paid by the hour, week or month instead of a set amount for completing a specific job
Of course, an experienced employment lawyer will be able to help you determine if you are a temp worker and thus, under this new law starting January, qualify for receiving your wages weekly. The knowledgeable employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman might be able to assist you. If you are in California, call us now at the Law Offices of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and to hear how one of our experienced employment lawyers may be able to help you.
