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contingent worker

American  

noun

  1. a temporary or contract worker, especially one hired for one task or project.


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But it also notes that some workers won’t receive the offer, citing “there are a few exceptions in which it makes sense for both the worker and Epic to maintain contingent worker status.”

From The Verge Feb. 19, 2022

If he’s a contingent worker, you don’t have that obligation.”

From Salon Mar. 27, 2013

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