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Lexington Avenue
New York, NY
Total time with agency:
Several YEARS
Wait for first assignment:
3 Years
Average wait between assignments:
1
Last five jobs:
| Job Title | Length | Client | Hourly Wage | Typical of agency? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receptionist | 2 Days | Baker & Hostetler | 12 | Y |
| Y | ||||
| Y | ||||
| Y | ||||
| Y |
Tests given:
Typing, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Payroll policies:
On-site time sheet pickup:
Direct deposit of payroll checks:
Free check cashing at agency's bank: Y
Benefits:
Medical insurance:
Dental insurance:
Paid vacation:
Transportation allowance:
Entertainment allowance:
Matching contributions:
Comments:
I called quite a few times after I first signed up with them, but they
never had work for me, because they focus mainly on Paralegals. I
actually have gone to UI Court against the owner of the company
recently. They never got me regular work, yet claimed they would be
able to the 2nd time I submitted my resume and tested at their agency.
They also have 3 separate people that all use Johnathan Sheppard's
name. I think they sit in for him when he's off selling or in court.
I also got the feeling that they expected us to be their salespeople.
I can understand making a good first impression, but it got a little
ridiculous. He tried to claim I was a regular employee of his when I
never got more than a day or two's work in a single month out of their
agency. It's this whole insurance nonsense. I had the same problem
with Choice. Alot of companies these days try to insure all of their
people as their employees, whether they're regular getting work
throught that particular company or not.
Reporter:
Pamela Joan Carter Najd
Email:
pamela_carter_126@hotmail.com
Date:
Sun Aug 8 12:21:26 EST 2004
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