QUESTION:
"What
are the legal and financial implications of retaining seasonal
staff rather than replacing them?"
ANSWER:
Without
specific knowledge of the organization or industry, retaining
seasonal employees year round, rather than replacing them each
season would mean that they become permanent or full time staff.
This
means they would be entitled to all of the applicable benefits,
including vacation pay etc. that a full time employee would be
entitled to. Employers are facing similar issues with contract
employees that have been with them for a long period of time.