Underemployment occurs when:
A)a firm hires fewer than the required number of workers to save costs.
B)a firm hires workers who do not possess the required skills that the job demands.
C)a worker is over qualified and possesses more skills than what his job demands.
D)a firm hires more than the required number of workers.
E)a worker is laid off from his or her job temporarily and has the chance of being hired again.

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Underemployment occurs when a worker possesses more skills than what their job demands. This leads to a situation where the worker is not able to fully utilize their skills and is not able to achieve their potential. This can result in lower job satisfaction and lower pay for the worker.

Underemployment Occurs When