This looks to be a typical problem with staffing body shops, especially those that bench their consultants without pay while having them wait for next gig. IRS

This looks to be a typical problem with staffing body shops, especially those that bench their consultants without pay while having them wait for next gig. IRS and labor agencies look down on that sort of thing. There are similar more vague shops too MBOPartners (Randstad) and others, that have similar issues. Since they control all billing and contracts, they are basically this shady body shop that really needs to have its ass examined thoroughly and periodically by government. Advice to consultants - avoid these places and sign your own contracts direct with customers, and invoice your customers yourself.