Which one among the following defines flexi workers in India ?

In the Indian labour market, flexi-workers (or flexible workers) are defined as formal contract staff employed through organized contractual arrangements rather than permanent payrolls. This practice, often termed 'contractualisation', allows companies to hire workers for specific periods or tasks to manage volatile demand and reduce long-term labour costs [4]. Unlike regular salaried workers who enjoy permanent tenure and full social security benefits, flexi-workers are hired 'flexibly' for short durations during intense work pressure [4]. While they operate within the formal/organized sector, their employment is governed by fixed-term contracts or third-party agencies (contractors) who provide a pool of labour for non-core or peripheral activities [3]. This arrangement provides the enterprise with functional flexibility while the worker typically receives benefits for the duration of the contract, distinguishing them from informal sector employees or casual daily-wage labourers [2].

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1. [2] Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 8: Inclusive growth and issues > 8.5 Fixed Term Employment > p. 265
2. [3] Indian Economy, Vivek Singh (7th ed. 2023-24) > Chapter 8: Inclusive growth and issues > Issues with the current laws and impact on economy: > p. 260
3. [4] Understanding Economic Development. Class X . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 4: GLOBALISATION AND THE INDIAN ECONOMY > Steps to Attract Foreign Investment > p. 66
4. [1] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 3: Poverty, Inequality and Unemployment > CASUALISATION AND INFORMALISATION OF {f W}ORKFORCE > p. 56