Temp labors any of you ever use them?

[Mowgli]

How do you know if these guys that they( Labor Source) send out to work for me for a day or two are legal? If they are not, who's responsible? :confused: :confused:

[GreenN'Clean]

Never tried them and don't think I would because if there temps, I don't think they will really care about there quality of work. Well If you do use temps I would go down to there office (labor source) and ask to see there paperwork and get a background check just to cover yourself in case the people aren't legals.

[HOOLIE]

A temp agency is the actual employer of the workers...they are responsible for payroll, insurance, workman's comp, etc. When you hire a temp it's like you're renting a worker for the day.

I'm not 100% positive but I don't see how you could get in any trouble...the agency has to verify work eligibility for any employee just like any other employer would.

[TJLANDS]

How do you know if these guys that they( Labor Source) send out to work for me for a day or two are legal? If they are not, who's responsible? :confused: :confused:

Totally not your responsibility. Other than that I have used temp worker services(labor ready) and have never received any worker that was worth the effort.

[Mowgli]

Totally not your responsibility. Other than that I have used temp worker services(labor ready) and have never received any worker that was worth the effort.

That what I was thinking. It should not be my responsibility.

As far as quality of work, I only need help w/ digging the holes or move the plants when i do landscaping.

Or, When I do big painting jobs, I just need help w/ moving Equipments, holding the ladder and clean up.
I will not allow any of them running my machines.

[DuraCutter]

That what I was thinking. It should not be my responsibility.

As far as quality of work, I only need help w/ digging the holes or move the plants when i do landscaping.

Or, When I do big painting jobs, I just need help w/ moving Equipments, holding the ladder and clean up.
I will not allow any of them running my machines.

Exactly. Temps have a place and it's usually being the gopher. They help by being available in a pinch and the temp agency does all the deductions etc... As we all know, maybe not all??, having workers is the only way a company will ever grow and make meaningful money, so temp agencies fill the times when you can't find someone in a hurry. Better be organized though cause the temp worker is not a great thinker usually...:rolleyes:

[Vikings]

I use them for flyers and snow, spring clean up but not for weekly maintenance.

Very expensive but most of them come to work.

[hollywoodjoe]

if you hire them they are like cockroaches they will take over your business and one day you will be working for them.Yes you can make a few extra bucks today but your kids will be out of work.Trust me come to los angeles and see what happened to good paying labor here.They have broken all the unions and hard working single opperators.If you let them in you will be cutting lawns for 6 bucks an hour.

[mdvaden]

Used them many times.

Always got my money's worth: digging holes, moving soil, etc..

Someone implied you get what you pay for.

Yes - I paid for them, and I got work. That's what I paid for.

I just limit them to laborer type tasks. It's amazing how much they get done sometimes.

Its partly a matter of finding the temp service with workers who know how to work.

I remember one guy that worked too hard and fast. Had to slow him down so he wouldn't break something by accident.

Out of about 50 different guys I tried, I think there were 2 that I didn't care for personality or mentality-wise.

25% of those workers practically live on the street. At least they dressed for work right most times: jeans, boots and gloves.

[hollywoodjoe]

companies who hire illegals should be proscecuted and their business seized.You save a few dollars today and your children will be slaves for them.

[CA CLT]

I plan on using some temps this year prior to hiring a full time guy. I have a friend who uses them regularly with mixed results, but regular employees are just as unpredictable. The nice thing about these guys is if you don't like them you can send them back and try a new guy. If you find a keeper, you can finagle him away from the agency for a few bucks.

[twj721]

I am thinging about it I have talked to 2 temp agencys 1 called back the other one has not the 1 that did said that if my pay rate was $6.00 ph then they would charge me $9.53 ph they pay all taxes and workers comp all I have to do is pay them still thinking about it twj

[RICHIE K]

We use temps all the time

[LushGreenLawn]

I used a few temps last year. I didn't get anyone who was not willing to work. I only have enough work to need am employee for 1 or 2 days right now, so my plan for this year is to find someone on my own who I trust, and can train on my equipment, who is looking to work part time 2 days a week, and hire them through the temp agency (most agencys will let you do this).
I kw the cost is high, but no worries about workmans comp, payroll taxes, ect. I can then deduct the cost of everything on my taxes.

Next year (2008) I should be able to hire a full time employee