Understanding Seasonal Employment: Top 7 Considerations Before Hiring

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Complete Payroll Solutions 

If you operate a seasonal business, then you know your staffing needs can be inconsistent throughout the year. One way to address this issue is to offer seasonal employment to ensure you’re adequately staffed when you need it most. But if you’re not familiar with managing seasonal employees, there’s a lot to consider. What should you know before you hire these workers? Let’s find out.

In this article, learn the top 7 things to think about with seasonal employment, including hiring, benefits, wage and pay issues, classification of these workers, and more. After reading this, you’ll know how to address the most common issues when it comes to this type of temporary work so you can stay compliant with seasonal employment laws when bringing on additional staff to get you through your busiest season. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE>