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Temporary Workers - Who is Responsible for Their Actions?

Every business has used temporary workers at one time or another.  The convenience is self explanatory - get a qualified worker for a short period of time, and send them home when you don't need them anymore.  But what are the legal ramifications of using temporary help?  As usual, it's far more complicated than one would think.  The insurance issues with using staffing firms and the legal problems that result can be quite substantial and problematic.  Just like anything else, once you take the time to read the facts, reality becomes evident and beads of sweat start to form on the forehead.  Chris Hawthorne's latest white paper takes a close look at what problems can arise when contracting with staffing firms.