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Contingencies - Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2014 | Dec. 29, 2013
Judgement Against Jefferson Parish School Board and Kelly Services |  |
Note 7 - Contingencies (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value |  | $ 4.4
Litigation Settlement, Amount | 1.00 |
Judgement Against Jefferson Parish School Board and Kelly Services | Parent Company |  |
Note 7 - Contingencies (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Litigation Settlement, Amount | 0.25 |
Judgement Against Jefferson Parish School Board and Kelly Services | Primary Insurer |  |
Note 7 - Contingencies (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Litigation Settlement, Amount | 0.75 |
Kelly Services Share |  |
Note 7 - Contingencies (Details) [Line Items] |  |
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value |  | $ 2.7

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