DAY&TEMPORARY LABOR SERVICES
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SB 281 — DAY&TEMPORARY LABOR SERVICES
Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. Provides that a day and temporary labor service agency must provide an application receipt to applicants who seek a work assignment. Provides that a day or temporary laborer has the right to refuse an assignment to a place where a strike, a lockout, or other labor trouble exists. Provides that a day or temporary laborer who is assigned to work at a third party client for more than one week shall be paid not less than the average rate of pay and equivalent benefits as directly hired employees of the third party client performing the same or substantially similar work. Provides for a right of action by interested parties for civil penalties against a day and temporary labor services. Provides for protections against abusive contracts. Makes changes in provisions concerning recordkeeping; wage payment and notices; work restrictions; registration; violations; enforcement; penalties; third party clients; retaliation; and private rights of action. Defines terms. Effective July 1, 2023.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Amendments
2 amendmentsClick Show changes on an amendment above to see how it modifies the bill.
Action History
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Waive Posting Notice
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 11, 2023
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Re-assigned to Labor
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 31, 2023
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 24, 2023
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Postponed - Executive
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Executive
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
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Postponed - Executive
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
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Assigned to Executive
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
Sponsors
- Robert Peters · Primary
- Celina Villanueva · Cosponsor
- Rachel Ventura · Cosponsor
- Karina Villa · Cosponsor
- III Emil Jones · Cosponsor
- Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas · Cosponsor
- Cristina Castro · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Robert Peters Democrat
Co-sponsors (6)
- Celina Villanueva Democrat
- Rachel Ventura Democrat
- Karina Villa Democrat
- Emil Jones, III Democrat
- Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas
- Cristina Castro Democrat
Not signed on (176)
176 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 176 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 281 do?
- Amends the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. Provides that a day and temporary labor service agency must provide an application receipt to applicants who seek a work assignment. Provides that a day or temporary laborer has the right to refuse an assignment to a place where a strike, a lockout, or other labor trouble exists. Provides that a day or temporary laborer who is assigned to work at a third party client for more than one week shall be paid not less than the average rate of pay and equivalent benefits as directly hired employees of the third party client performing the same or substantially similar work. Provides for a right of action by interested parties for civil penalties against a day and temporary labor services. Provides for protections against abusive contracts. Makes changes in provisions concerning recordkeeping; wage payment and notices; work restrictions; registration; violations; enforcement; penalties; third party clients; retaliation; and private rights of action. Defines terms. Effective July 1, 2023.
- Who sponsors SB 281?
- SB 281 is sponsored by Robert Peters (Democrat), Celina Villanueva (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas, and Cristina Castro (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 281?
- This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 281?
- Track SB 281 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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