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Contingencies - Narrative (Details) (Robert and Margaret Ward vs. Jefferson Parish School Board and Kelly Services, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2015
Apr. 30, 2014
Dec. 29, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Reduction in accrual for litigation costs $ 1.7us-gaap_LossContingencyAccrualCarryingValuePeriodIncreaseDecrease    
Judgement Against Jefferson Parish School Board and Kelly Services      
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Damages sought by plaintiff     4.4us-gaap_LossContingencyDamagesSoughtValue
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Settlement amount   1.0us-gaap_LitigationSettlementAmount
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Kelly Services Share      
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Damages sought by plaintiff     $ 2.7us-gaap_LossContingencyDamagesSoughtValue
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