Labor/Employment
Nov. 21, 2024
What employers need to know about hiring temporary and seasonal employees
From paid sick leave to disability accommodation, temporary workers are entitled to many of the same benefits as full-time employees, making it crucial for employers to understand their legal obligations and set clear expectations.
As the holiday season approaches, many employers across a variety of industries, and particularly in retail and hospitality, will be hiring seasonal or temporary help during the high season, triggering a number of questions and issues.
Legally, there is no definition of a temporary or seasonal employee--these terms do not appear anywhere in federal or state law. Therefore, as a matter of law, they are indistinguishable from wh...
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