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Commitments and Contingencies (Legal Proceedings) - Additional Information (Detail) - Lorenzo Benton v Telecom Network Specialists Inc [Member] $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($) Agency
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of staffing Agency | Agency	29
Amount sought by plaintiff for class damages	$ 16
Amount sought by plaintiff for legal fees	$ 5

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