Unethical, Disorganized, and Exploitative Workplace - Employment Specialist Express Employment Professionals Employee Review

Working at Express Employment Professionals was one of the worst professional experiences of my career. The pay is extremely low, there are no health benefits, and you’re only offered one week of vacation per year. Each office is independently owned and operated, which means there is no centralized HR department to escalate issues to—even serious ones. Expectations and priorities changed on a weekly basis, often without notice. Many franchise owners had no background in staffing, sales, or leadership, which created a chaotic and toxic work environment. I was paid late on five separate occasions, and three times I was issued a paper check without any pay stub. Even after multiple requests, I was never given access to proper pay documentation. Worse, I experienced multiple instances of sexual harassment—from my boss, coworkers, and even temporary associates. There was no safe or confidential way to report these incidents. I was frequently denied lunch breaks and left alone to run the office for hours at a time without support. This company does not value its internal employees. It exploits them, neglects basic workplace protections, and fails to provide even the most minimal structure or respect. I would strongly discourage anyone from working here.