The workers who are employed on a part-time and temporary basis to supplement the regular workforce are called _____.
A) overtime workers
B) permatemps
C) flextime workers
D) virtual workers
E) contingency workers

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The term "contingency workers" refers to those who are employed on a part-time and temporary basis to supplement the regular workforce. Option A is incorrect as overtime workers are full-time employees who work extra hours beyond their regular schedule. Option B - Permatemps are temporary employees who have worked for a company for a long period but never get promoted to a full-time position. Option C - Flextime workers are those who are allowed to choose their own work schedule within certain limits. Option D - Virtual workers are those who work remotely from a different location than the company's physical office.

The Workers Who Are Employed on a Part-Time and Temporary