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Seasonal Employees

Request a permit for seasonal employees at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the season.

Seasonal employees are generally not eligible to claim unemployment benefits using wages paid by seasonal employers. To ensure compliance, NOPI must apply for seasonal employment certification with DUA annually. By promptly informing us when your program plans to hire seasonal or temporary employees, you can maximize your program’s funds and keep labor costs within budget.

DUA will certify employment as seasonal if:

  1. The entire business is operational for 20 weeks or fewer in a calendar year, OR
  2. There are distinct roles within the business that are only operational 20 weeks or fewer in a calendar year

Businesses and nonprofits must apply every year at least 60 days before the season starts.

If you don’t, wages paid that season can be used to establish an unemployment claim, and your program will be responsible for unemployment benefit charges.

Send us an email no less than 60 days before your seasonal employee's start date. Certified seasonal employers can prevent employees from using wages earned during the season to establish an unemployment claim. Learn more at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/seasonal-employment-certification.