Oh, I agree. They can put him on the payroll without his knowledge or permission but they can't force him to show up and start working. That wasn't my point. He keeps insisting that they ended his employment with the temp agency and you and I both know that simply isn't possible. They have no means to alter their pay records or update the employment status of anyone working for them. If the temp agency says yes, you're still employed, than he is. If they say no, you're no longer employed by us, then THEY did it since they're the only one who can.