In a recent team chat, we touched on the topic of temp workers and their rights. One colleague argued these individuals deserve the same benefits as full-time employees, while another worried it could undermine flexibility. How do we protect temp workers without stifling the freedom they value? What are your thoughts?

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Temp agencies offer insurance to their employees. The employer may offer AFTER they have been hired. The same is true for PTO and holiday pay.

I do not agree keeping a temporary employee long term just to avoid paying benefits. If the individual has put in the required hours, either cut bait or hire them. It is that simple. Don't lead them on.

I agree with the comment above. I have worked at a temp agency where I got strung along. Don't do that to other people if you can help it.

Yes I agree with the comment above also, it is so wrong to just string an employee a long, I’ve heard it happen in many agency companies and it’s unfair.

I think temp workers deserve fair treatment and basic protections, but not every benefit needs to mirror full-time roles. The balance lies in giving security without taking away choice. How much stability should be guaranteed?

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