Usually, a temporary agency/employee-leasing firm will put you on its payroll and make the necessary payroll deductions on your behalf, as well as make the employer's contribution to these taxes. However, if there is a violation of these payroll requirements, a court could determine that both the employer and the temp agency/leasing firm are legally liable for the failure to pay you correctly. Likewise, if you are not paid overtime or have other wage and hour problems (such as not getting a final paycheck or vacation pay), the temp agency/leasing firm and the employer may both be legally liable. For more information, see our pay and hours section.