Which of the following workers would be the best example of a contingent worker?
A) an assembly-line worker who belongs to a union and has 17 years of seniority
B) an accountant hired to help during the busy tax season
C) an elementary school teacher who just received tenure
D) an electrical engineer who frequently travels out of the country to the various manufacturing facilities owned and operated by his firm

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Contingent workers do not expect regular, full-time employment. A worker hired to work for a few weeks to help a firm that temporarily needs extra workers is an example of a contingent worker. In fact, the most common reason firms give for hiring contingent workers is a varying need for employees.

Which of the Following Workers Would Be the Best Example