Summary of Seasonal Certification Program for Employers Seasonal status gives you, as an employer, the opportunity to be relieved of some unemployment benefit charges that may be incurred because of your regular seasonal operations. Please note that nothing in the laws or regulations regarding seasonal determinations shall be construed as relieving any employer from paying the contributions required by law on all wages paid for employment. Nor does it relieve an employer from filing reports required by law or regulations connected with an individual's rights to claim benefits. REPORTING AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: As a certified seasonal employer, you must adhere to the following reporting and notification requirements: 1. A certified seasonal employer shall display notices of its seasonal status available conspicuously on its premises in a sufficient number of places to be for inspection by its employees. Such notices are enclosed in this package. 2. An employer, who is certified as a seasonal employer, must notify each seasonal employee in writing (using Form 1876) prior to hire, or immediately following the seasonal determination by DUA of the following: a. The employee will be or has been hired for a specific seasonal period as certified by the Department of and Training. b. The employee will be performing services in seasonal employment for a certified seasonal employer. c. Employment is limited to the beginning and ending dates of the seasonal period or periods as certified by