Question

What do you understand by the term "Flexible employment"?

• A. Workers hired on a temporary basis.
• B. Workers hired on a permanent basis.
• C. Workers hired on a temporary basis along with company benefits.
• D. Workers hired to work remotely.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Workers hired on a temporary basis.

When workers is "flexibly employed", it means that they are hired on a temporary basis. Hence, the company does not have to pay a salary for the whole year. These employees do not get company benefits, no proper overtime pay and often get low wages.