There’s an important distinction between seasonal workers and seasonal employees. It’s important for employers and their HR and benefits leaders to fully understand the distinction and account for these employees appropriately. Proper classification can save your business thousands of dollars. A seasonal worker is an employee who performs work on a seasonal basis, tied to a certain time of year. For example, tourism, agriculture, or retail during busy holiday seasons. Seasonal workers are not considered full-time employees and are generally not subject to the ACA's employer shared responsibility provisions. However, they are counted when determining whether an employer qualifies as an ALE. Seasonal employees are employees who may work on either a part-time or full-time basis, but their employment is expected to last for six months or less. If a seasonal employee works full-time for more than six months, the ACA may require them to be eligible for coverage.