Official definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in listing employment vacancies and in recruiting, referring, or placing applicants for employment. The individuals referred or placed are not employees of the employment agencies. Illustrative Examples: Babysitting bureaus (i.e., registries) Employment registries Model registries Casting agencies or bureaus (i.e., motion picture, theatrical, video) Employment agencies Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--