Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Use of Contingent

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the use of contingent workers to address short and medium term labour shortages in Canada?

• A) The use of contingent workers is only an option in times of labour surpluses.
• B) The use of contingent workers has stayed about the same over the last few years.
• C) The use of contingent workers is now illegal.
• D) The use of contingent workers has been decreasing.
• E) The use of contingent workers has been increasing.

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