Which of the following statements about contingent workers is most accurate?
A) More than 75 percent of contingent workers are employed in office-clerical work.
B) The number of contingent workers in the U.S. has steadily declined over the past decade.
C) U.S. labor laws require firms to offer contingent employees the same wages and benefits as other employees performing similar work.
D) Companies will rely on contingent workers in an uncertain economy.

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Contingent workers are workers who do not have an expectation of regular full-time work. These workers help firms whose need for workers varies significantly over time, or when hiring needs are uncertain due to an uncertain economy.

Which of the Following Statements About Contingent Workers Is Most