Can a Temp-Agency keep me from being hired to one of there contractor company’s? How can I get released from that company?
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Can a Temp-Agency keep me from being hired to one of there contractor company’s? How can I get released from that company?
I was hired by Pro Truckers Temp agency. I have not been placed on a job in 2 months. I returned to one of the job sites Pro Truckers sent me to. I was told they needed a driver…and ask my have I been released from Pro Trucker…Considering I was ask to apply for my State Employment Insurance. I was no longer employed with Pro Truckers. Today I was told they could not hire me because I was connected to Pro Truckers…I really need help….Thank you, George Michael Bean 562-420-9665 hm 562-400-6635 cell Thank you for you help regarding this most urgent matter. Sincerely, George Bean
Asked on June 24, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, California
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Yes, absolutely they can prevent it. It is how they keep their business. It is very difficult to get a release, but your employer should discuss that with the temp-agency, because they are the ones with the long term contract with the temp agency.
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