Why are Temp/Staffing agencies SO greedy?

Question

I am currently working for a Temp agency, and with a little research I discovered that the company that I'm contracted to work for would pay me 22% more if I were a direct employee!!
Isn't that ridiculous!
I understand that these temp/staffing agencies have to make money, but this is HIGHWAY ROBBERY!
After they find you the job, their work is DONE, why should they continue to get paid, months after they find you a job? They're getting more than what Uncle Sam is getting out of my paycheck!
Don't you think they should pass a law or something limiting their cut?

Answer 1

if you are at a job that is temp to hire, your agency is still responsible for keeping that position filled. if you quit, they have to go through the process again of finding and testing the right person(s) for the job. it's just not as simple as "getting you a job and they are done"
Someone had to scout out the company and gain them as a client.
Someone has to set up individual and blanket training programs.
There is a lot of behind the scenes work that has to be done to even get 1 person to a jobsite, and with that comes the understanding that depending on which way the wind blows depends on if that 1 person is going to stay for the duration, or walk out after an hour.

Answer 2

There are two types of Temp companies, one that charge a lump sum to the company where you work in exchange for introducing you to them. The other takes part of your salary as long as you work there. It is true that they take a big chunk but hey, they found the job for you. So you are basically paying them for hunting a job for you. I agree, it's not fair that they take that chunk though.

Answer 3

That's how they work....... I was working for one.. then got in direct... I literally gave then 24 hours notice I was done........... i got a nice little raise!!

Answer 4

yes