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March 1989

What temporary workers earn: findings from new BLS survey

Harry B. Williams

Study of firms supplying temporary help to other businesses reveals sharp variations in pay rates, as well as in the proportions of 'temps' offered vacation pay and other benefits. This article introduces data on occupational pay and employee benefit provisions in the temporary help supply services industry.

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