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Fraudulent competitors are stealing your clients by breaking the law. Now, ethical agencies like yours can band together to sue them—and win—as one powerful class action.

Stand Up for What You’re Owed. P.O.W.E.R. Has Your Back.

If your staffing agency or employer is taking advantage of you, you don’t have to face it alone. P.O.W.E.R. will investigate your claim and fight for the wages, payments, and benefits you’re entitled to — at no cost to you.

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Are You a Victim of Any of These Practices?

Auto-enrolled in a wellness program without your knowledge or permission

Paycheck changes due to new, unexplained deductions

Missing overtime or other wages you are entitled to

Paid by check or cash without accurate pay stubs

Workers’ compensation claim unpaid, or sick leave withheld

Staffing agency may lack valid workers’ compensation insurance

Agency not following California Labor Laws and Regulations

No mandatory meal or rest breaks provided

Suspected violation of the California Equal Pay Act (EPA)

If any of these sound familiar, you can confidentially report it below.

P.O.W.E.R. will review your claim and help you recover the compensation you deserve.

Are You a Victim of Any of These Practices?

Auto-enrolled in a wellness program without your knowledge or permission

Paycheck changes due to new, unexplained deductions

Missing overtime or other wages you are entitled to

Paid by check or cash without accurate pay stubs

Workers’ compensation claim unpaid, or sick leave withheld

Staffing agency may lack valid workers’ compensation insurance

Agency not following California Labor Laws and Regulations

No mandatory meal or rest breaks provided

Suspected violation of the California Equal Pay Act (EPA)

If any of these sound familiar, you can confidentially report it below.

P.O.W.E.R. will review your claim and help you recover the compensation you deserve.

How P.O.W.E.R. Supports You

1

Review

Our team evaluates your report for possible labor law violations.

2

Investigate

If needed, we’ll reach out for more information and investigate your claim.

3

Advocate

P.O.W.E.R. will work to secure your owed wages, benefits, or compensation — at no cost to you.

How P.O.W.E.R. Supports You

1

Review

Our team evaluates your report for possible labor law violations.

2

Investigate

If needed, we’ll reach out for more information and investigate your claim.

3

Advocate

P.O.W.E.R. will work to secure your owed wages, benefits, or compensation — at no cost to you.

Understanding the Bigger Picture

As part of our commitment to advocacy and transparency, POWER also tracks how other states regulate staffing agencies.

This information helps educate policymakers, reporters, and workers about why stronger oversight is needed in California — and where we stand compared to others.

Below is a side-by-side comparison showing how different states handle licensing, background checks, bonding, and compliance standards for staffing agencies.

5x5 Table — Noto Sans JP

Regulation Area	California (Current)	New York	Illinois	Massachusetts
Licensing Requirements	No specific statewide licensing for staffing agencies	Mandatory license through Department of Labor	Requires registration and proof of compliance	Requires license and periodic renewal
Background Checks	Not uniformly required	Required for certain industries (healthcare, education)	Must maintain screening policies	Required for all placement agencies
Bonding / Security Deposit	Not required	$5,000–$10,000 bond required	$10,000 bond minimum	Surety bond based on employee count
Wage & Hour Enforcement	Relies on Labor Commissioner complaints	Enforced through DOL oversight and audits	Requires recordkeeping and disclosure	Strict pay stub and record verification
Transparency to Workers	Limited disclosure required	Must disclose all deductions and fees	Must disclose all employer markups and deductions	Must display all wage and benefit terms

(POWER will continue updating this table as new legislation or oversight models emerge.)

This comparison helps illustrate the gaps in California’s oversight and the opportunities to strengthen worker protection through new legislation.

Together, We Can Hold
Staffing Agencies Accountable

You deserve fair pay and a safe, lawful workplace. If your staffing agency or employer is cutting corners, report it today.

P.O.W.E.R. will stand beside you — and fight for what’s rightfully yours.

Cheaters Are Destroying the Staffing Industry

Their Illegal Tactics

No Workers’ Comp. Slashing costs by skipping insurance.

Tax Evasion. Underreporting payroll by millions.

Wage Theft. Exploiting workers to underbid you.

The Result

They steal your clients, depress market rates, and put your business at risk.

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