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  4. Employment Agencies Statute

Employment Agencies Statute

  • Chapter 140, Section 46A. Definitions

  • Chapter 140, Section 46B. License; necessity; posting; governing provisions

  • Chapter 140, Section 46C. Application for License

  • Chapter 140, Section 46D. Investigation of applicants; hearing; grant or denial of license; duration of license; prohibited locations

  • Chapter 140, Section 46E. Assignment or transfer of license; locations; number of licenses

  • Chapter 140, Section 46F. Fees; bond

  • Chapter 140, Section 46G. Claims or suits against licensee

  • Chapter 140, Section 46H. Register; contents; record of receipts and income; charges; monthly reports to commissioner

  • Chapter 140, Section 46I. Information furnished to applicant for employment; copy of contract; receipt for charges

  • Chapter 140, Section 46J. List of emigrant agents; necessity of license; transportation of applicants for employment; lodging and meals; statement to prospective employee

  • Chapter 140, Section 46K. Prohibited activities or conduct

  • Chapter 140, Section 46L. Fees; restrictions on charge or acceptance

  • Chapter 140, Section 46M. Receipt of fees or payments contrary to Sec. 46L; return

  • Chapter 140, Section 46N. Contract between prospective employee and agency

  • Chapter 140, Section 46O. Refunds by employment agencies; conditions; reduction of fees; restriction on deductions from wages

  • Chapter 140, Section 46P. Posting of copy of Secs. 46A to 46O

  • Chapter 140, Section 46Q. Inspection of premises and books; rules and regulations; procedure upon complaint against licensee; suspension or revocation of licenses

  • Chapter 140, Section 46R. Penalties

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