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contingent workers

[kənˈtɪndʒənt ˈwɜrkərz]
nounpl: contingent workers
trabalhadores contingentes
1. Workers employed on a temporary, part-time, or non-permanent basis, typically without long-term employment contracts or full benefits
The company relies on contingent workers during peak seasons to meet increased demand.
A empresa depende de trabalhadores contingentes durante as épocas de pico para atender à demanda aumentada.
2. Independent contractors, temporary staff, or freelancers who work for an organization without being permanent employees
Contingent workers offer flexibility but may lack job security and employee benefits.
Trabalhadores contingentes oferecem flexibilidade, mas podem carecer de segurança no emprego e benefícios de funcionário.
NYC Slang
gig economy workers, temp workers
Synonyms
temporary workerscontract workersfreelancersindependent contractorsgig workerspart-time workers
Antonyms
permanent employeesfull-time employeesstaff members

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhadores contingentes
Standard term used in HR and labor contexts
Brazil
profissionais autônomos
Often used interchangeably for independent contractors
São Paulo
prestadores de serviço
Common in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
trabalhadores temporários
More commonly used term; contingentes is less frequent

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a contingency basis
flexible workforce
just-in-time workers
non-standard employment
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