FAQ
What should I do I’m running late to an assignment?
Note that most latenesses can be avoided with good planning. If you are delayed, contact your Personal Representative before your scheduled start time. You can review your employee handbook for our lateness policy on your EWA.
How do I cancel off an assignment?
To cancel off an assignment, please contact your personal representative within 24 hours of the assignment start date. You can review your employee handbook to review our cancellation policy on your EWA.
What should I do if I won’t be available for a few weeks or if I’m no longer available to work for TemPositions?
Contact your Personal Representative and let them know you are no longer available so we know not to reach out to you for assignments while you are unavailable. You can reactivate with us anytime.
Do you offer permanent positions?
Yes, we offer permanent positions for all skill sets.
Will adding a lunch break on my timeslip affect my pay rate?
Entering in a lunch break will subtract the length of the lunch break from your hours worked.
How long of a lunch break am I entitled to?
If you work at least six hours in a day, you are entitled to a half hour lunch break.
If I’m interested in an available same-day assignment but start time has passed or I may not be able to arrive by the start time, can I still accept the position?
Yes, you may be able to accept the position if it’s still available. Please contact your personal representative to discuss your expected time of arrival (ETA) and they will let you know if your ETA is approved.
When do I receive payment?
You are paid weekly by the Friday following the week you worked. For instance, if you work Monday, February 1st, Tuesday, February 2nd, Wednesday, February 3rd and Monday, February 8th, you will be paid for the first three days by February 12th and the for the fourth day by February 19th.
What is the best way to apply for a job?
To search our complete list of current openings click here. We have new jobs open constantly, so if you do not see a position that currently matches your skill set you can fill out our general form on our Looking for Work page and one of our recruiters will contact you when we have a position that you are a good fit for.
Do I have to pay for this service?
No, TemPositions is a completely free service to use.
What does a recruiter do?
Our recruiters perform many functions: conduct interviews, phone conversations, screening and helping candidates and clients find the right fit.
How should I prepare for my interview with a TemPositions recruiter?
You will receive a detailed confirmation email from the recruiter that contacted you outlining everything you need for your interview with a TemPositions recruiter. You should arrive to your interview ten minutes early with all forms/testing completed and any necessary identification the recruiter asked you to bring. Having everything prepared before your interview will help to stream line the interview process.
Should I consider a staffing agency?
Working with a a staffing agency is a perfect way to gain exposure, network with peers and get paid while you’re doing it. It is also one of the fastest ways a client gets to see you in action. If you’ve been out of work for a while, TemPositons can get you in the door of a company, allowing you to sharpen your skills and experience different types of work cultures. Plus, it may give you an opportunity to experience an industry you might not know, and a professional reference from someone new.
