Casual employees: meaning, definitions and examples

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casual employees

 

[ ˈkæʒ.u.əl ɪmˈplɔɪ.iːz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

work environment

Casual employees are workers who are hired on a temporary and irregular basis, often without the same benefits or job security as permanent employees. They are typically paid hourly and do not receive paid time off or health insurance.

Synonyms

seasonal employees, temporary workers.

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Word Description / Examples
casual employees

Casual employees are usually hired on an irregular basis without a long-term commitment. They might work varying hours each week depending on the employer's needs. They do not have a fixed schedule and typically do not receive benefits like healthcare or pensions.

  • The restaurant hires casual employees to handle the weekend rush.
  • Casual employees often fill in for permanent workers who are on leave.

Examples of usage

  • They hired some casual employees to help with the busy season.
  • The company relies on casual employees to fill in gaps in the schedule.

Translations

Translations of the word "casual employees" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empregados casuais

🇮🇳 अनियमित कर्मचारी

🇩🇪 Gelegenheitsarbeiter

🇮🇩 karyawan tidak tetap

🇺🇦 нерегулярні працівники

🇵🇱 pracownicy dorywczy

🇯🇵 臨時従業員

🇫🇷 employés occasionnels

🇪🇸 empleados eventuales

🇹🇷 geçici çalışanlar

🇰🇷 임시 직원

🇸🇦 الموظفون المؤقتون

🇨🇿 příležitostní zaměstnanci

🇸🇰 príležitostní zamestnanci

🇨🇳 临时员工

🇸🇮 priložnostni delavci

🇮🇸 tímabundnir starfsmenn

🇰🇿 уақытша қызметкерлер

🇬🇪 არასამუდამო თანამშრომლები

🇦🇿 müvəqqəti işçilər

🇲🇽 empleados eventuales

Etymology

The term 'casual employee' originated in the late 19th century to describe workers who were not part of the regular workforce and were hired as needed. These employees were often seen as expendable and did not enjoy the same rights and benefits as permanent staff. Over time, the concept of casual employment has evolved, with more regulations and protections put in place for these workers.