Question

Which of these statements about contingent workers is true?a. Typically contingent IT workers work as a separate, independent group of workers and move from project to project working for the same firm.b. Because they do not receive additional compensation through company benefits, contingent IT workers usually make less that full-time employees doing equivalent work.c. Contingent workers are eligible for most company benefits such as vacation, sick pay, and medical insurance.d. A firm is likely to use contingent IT workers if it experiences pronounced fluctuations in its technical staffing needs.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. Because they do not receive additional compensation through company benefits, contingent IT workers usually make less that full-time employees doing equivalent work.

Explanation:

• contingent workers are a group of people who do not have a clear definition of long-term employment with a company. His work is mainly based on short-term engagements.
• contingent workers do not receive salaries. Instead, they receive payment or commission for the work they do. They are not responsible for benefits such as contract employees and are responsible for their own taxes.
• so answer is b. Because they do not receive additional compensation through company benefits, contingent IT workers usually make less that full-time employees doing equivalent work.