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My Work Rights

Temporary Workers

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All temporary workers are protected under Wage and Hour Law. Some types of temporary workers are covered under the Temporary Workers Bill of Rights. This page will be updated as more resources become available. 

  • Read the final rules here.
  • Division of Consumer Affairs enforces certification requirements for temporary help service firms.
  • This webpage can be translated by clicking “Translate” in the top right corner of this webpage. Esta pagina web se puede traducer hacienda clic en “Traducir” en la esquina superior derecha de esta pagina web.
Temporary Workers Temp Agencies Third-Party Clients
A temporary worker is someone who is employed by a  "temporary help service firm" for a specific type of work. The law refers to them as "temporary laborers." Temp agencies hire people to help other companies with temporary, extra, or special tasks. The law refers to them as "temporary help service firms." Temp agencies assign temporary workers to third-party clients, also known as client companies. This is where a temporary worker performs their job.
Temp Workers: Know Your Work Rights!
Important Temporary Laborer Forms
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File a wage complaint | Presentar un reclamo de salario

If you believe that your employer has not properly paid you, or you have a complaint against an employer for violating a NJ Labor Law enforced by Wage & Hour, file a wage complaint:

To file anonymously, file by mail or fax. Write “ANONYMOUS” in the name section of the complaint form and leave address blank. You won’t receive information about your complaint or be able to check its status.

NJDOL does not ask about citizenship and serves all workers regardless of their immigration status. NJDOL will not share any information, including with immigration agencies, unless required by law or regulations.

For more information, download our brochure that explains the process for filing a wage complaint.

If you are not sure whether the Division of Wage & Hour Compliance will be able to help you with your complaint, email us for help.