How many Hours can a Temporary Employee Work?
Many firms require at least a 3-6 month break in service after a temp has worked for 12-18 months before being rehired. Additionally, the law states temporary workers who log over 1000 hours (roughly 6 months full-time) at a firm in a year are entitled to participate in retirement benefits. These types of regulations aim to prevent the exploitation of the “temporary” designation and ensure temps are not retained indefinitely without workplace protections. While temporary work arrangements provide flexibility, employers do need to enact reasonable limits, transition temps to permanent roles when appropriate, and provide access to legally mandated benefits. It avoids the liability risks that can come with overusing temporary workers.