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Are these workers too careless for regular employment? (6)

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casual

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(Other definitions for casual that I've seen before include "Careless; unsystematic" , "Relaxed; accidental" , "Informal, not methodical" , "displaying lack of commitment" , "Relaxed, unconcerned" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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