Temporary Staffing Contracts: It's All About the Details

For over 20 years, I have been counseling temporary staffing companies with regard to the countless number of contracts that they see on a day-in and day-out basis. I spend a considerable amount of time each week reviewing contracts for temporary staffing companies and making recommendations to help them advance their interests and limit their liability. The contract represents the legally binding rights and obligations of the parties. And, as the saying goes, the devil is in the details. And if you don’t pay attention to the details and sign a contract anyway, you are stuck with the details, both good and bad.

Businesses should have contracts carefully examined by experienced counsel since a contract can not only make a deal very profitable, it can also have devastating financial consequences.

Take for example, the customer contract. It seems on its face fairly straightforward. But a deeper look into the details can reveal that the scope of work is in fact far broader than what a temporary staffing company does. But that is just the beginning of the exercise since the entire contract must be examined to appreciate the overall risk/benefit analysis. At the end of the day, it’s a business decision whether to accept a contract, but it should be made on an informed basis.

If you have questions about temporary staffing contracts, please reach out to the Law Offices of George Merritts.