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420 Lexington Avenue
, NY
Total time with agency:
April 1996
Wait for first assignment:
Average wait between assignments:
Last five jobs:
| Job Title | Length | Client | Hourly Wage | Typical of agency? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secretary/WP | 3 Years | Y | ||
| Y | ||||
| Y | ||||
| Y | ||||
| Y |
Tests given:
Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Payroll policies:
On-site time sheet pickup: Y
Direct deposit of payroll checks: Y
Free check cashing at agency's bank:
Benefits:
Medical insurance:
Dental insurance:
Paid vacation:
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Entertainment allowance:
Matching contributions:
Comments:
Among many incidents with this agency, I think I have hit them all. Counselors not calling clients when I would call in sick or late. Counslors would tell clients their own versions of stories. After three years with this agency and constant complaints to them, I finally spoke to the owner of the agency Pat Rowe in Feb of '99. It was agreed upon that I can remain with my bank, but switch agencies. (Which is technically not allowed without waiting three months between the switch). Anyway, a letter was written to confirm this agreement. Several months later, I had applied for unemployment, only to be denied b/c custome reported I had quit working for them. When I confronted Pat about this, she was appalled that I had thought differently. When I asked her to produce a copy of the letter which had clearly stated it was agreed that I transfer, I was told the letter was lost, but I'd get a brand new one. Of course, the letter was completely different than originaly written, which I had obtained the preious copy from the new agency. Needless to say...they suck.
Reporter:
KK
Email:
Date:
Thu Feb 10 06:25:40 GMT 2000
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