The study found that temporary workers in California are twice as likely to live in poverty compared to non-temporary workers. The study also highlights problems with temporary and subcontracted work in California. The author conducted the study as part of the Goldman School of Public Policy's professional education program. The author's judgments and conclusions are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Goldman School of Public Policy, the Center for Labor Research and Education, the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment, the University of California, or any other agency.