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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Economic Inst

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Lisa is an on call nurse at her local hospital. When the hospital patient census is high, she is called in to work, but during times of low patient numbers, she is without income. What is the term for a worker who is only used on a temporary or as needed basis?
  1. Secondary staff
  2. Contingent workers
  3. Lower class
  4. Contingency staff
  5. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: B - Contingent workers are those who work only on a temporary or as needed basis. Some workers use this type of employment to supplement their primary income, while others hold this type of position until they can find permanent employment. With the current economic crisis in the U.S., many employers have replaced some full-time positions with temporary or as needed positions.
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