Casual laborer is a term widely used in the job market to describe a worker who is employed on a temporary or short-term basis. However, there are other synonyms that can be used to describe these workers, such as temporary workers, part-time employees, seasonal staff, gig workers, contingent workers, and freelancers. Temporary workers are those who are employed for a fixed period, such as a few days or weeks. Part-time employees work fewer hours than full-time workers. Seasonal staff work only during peak periods, such as Christmas or summer. Gig workers are those who work on a project-by-project basis, and contingent workers are those who work for a specific period, often not for an extended period. Finally, freelancers work independently and are paid per project.