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HB 3295

DAY AND TEMPORARY LABOR-FEES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Marcus Evans

HB 3295 regulates fees charged to day and temporary laborers in Illinois to protect vulnerable workers from exploitative staffing agency charges.

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Bill Summary · HB 3295

Legislative bill overview

HB 3295 addresses fees charged to day and temporary laborers in Illinois. The bill appears to regulate or restrict how much labor agencies or employers can charge workers for temporary or day labor services. The specific fee limitations and enforcement mechanisms require review of the bill's full text to determine exact parameters.

Why is this important

Day and temporary laborers often earn lower wages and have less bargaining power than permanent employees, making them vulnerable to exploitative fee structures that reduce their take-home pay. Fee regulation directly impacts income security for a workforce that frequently struggles with financial instability and lack of benefits. This legislation reflects broader labor protection efforts targeting workers in precarious employment situations.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to labor agencies: Restricting fees may reduce profitability for temporary staffing companies, potentially affecting their willingness to serve certain markets or reducing job availability
  • Definition disputes: Disagreement over what constitutes "day labor" versus temporary employment, and whether different fee structures should apply to different worker categories
  • Enforcement challenges: Difficulty monitoring compliance across informal labor markets and gig economy platforms, and determining who bears enforcement responsibility

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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