Temp Agency Perth

Employers pay the temp agency to find employees for them. This payment is usually a premium on the hourly rate that the temp agency pays the employee. The temp agency sources temp employees to fill the roles that employers are looking for.

The employee does not pay anything to a temp agency. The employee is paid by temp agency and the temp agency then charges the employer. Obviously there is a markup to cover the sourcing and associated costs. The rate itself will often vary according to the role and is usually calculated on an hourly basis.

The employee does not pay anything to a temp agency. The employee is paid by temp agency and the temp agency then charges the employer. Obviously there is a markup to cover the sourcing and associated costs. The rate itself will often vary according to the role and is usually calculated on an hourly basis.

The temp agency makes money by charging the employer a markup on the employee's rate. This covers the costs of sourcing and employment.

Temp agencies will deduct taxes as required by law. There is no agency charge. The employer pays a premium for the use of the temp agency's services.

In Australia, the Fair Work Ombudsman defines the following requirements:
Casual employees are entitled to:

• higher pay rate than equivalent full-time or part-time employees. This is called a 'casual loading' and is paid because they don't get benefits such as sick or annual leave
• 2 days unpaid carer's leave and 2 days unpaid compassionate leave per occasion
• 5 days unpaid family and domestic violence leave (in a 12-month period)
• unpaid community service leave.

Source: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employee-entitlements/types-of-employees/casual-part-time-and-full-time/casual-employees

This may be a requirement, depending on the role and the company or industry.

Yes, it is possible to quit a temp job. However, this may count against you, if you apply for another temp job.

Temp employees are subject to employment laws and agreements. Just like any other employee.

Yes. Sometimes an employer may look to hire someone temporarily, as a way of trialling an employee. If things work out successfully, then they will offer permanent employment. Additionally, some temp jobs for cover work, may become permanent if the regular employee does not return for some reason.

Yes, temp to perm is often beneficial for both the employee and employer. It is is good idea for both the employee and employer. It allows each of them to assess the suitability of each other, without the difficulties of having a long term commitment. It is similar to a "try before you buy" option.

Typically, a temp job will last from a few days, to a few weeks. However some temp jobs can go on indefinitely or turn into a permanent job.

There is less stability or certainty with temporary positions. If you are looking for stable employment, then looking for temporary roles is more risky. There are no guarantees that when one temporary job finishes, that there will be another one for you to move on to.

It allows each of them to assess the suitability of each other, without the difficulties of having a long term commitment. It is similar to a "try before you buy" option.

Not necessarily. If you have had many temp jobs and are then looking for a permanent role, you will be asked to account for the reasons you have been temping and why you are now looking to change. Some employers or recruitment agencies, will discard a resume if they feel a candidate's profile is not suitable, due to the fact that there are many temp jobs listed.

Any reputably temporary agency will check the background of potential temp employees. This may include reference checks, police checks and potentially other background checks.