Linda owns a bakery and wants to hire Bill, a Web-page developer, to create a new site for her company. Linda does not need Bill on staff permanently. Bill would be considered a(n)________.
A)contingent worker
B)independent contractor
C)consultant
D)flextime worker

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An independent contractor is someone who provides services to an organization but is not considered an employee. They may work on a project basis or for a specific duration of time, but they are not part of the company's permanent staff. In this scenario, Bill would be considered an independent contractor as Linda does not need him on staff permanently.

Linda Owns a Bakery and Wants to Hire Bill, a Web-Page