Unemployment
Unemployment is a state that refers to a person who has the potential of working but is not in a job (Haugen and Musser, 2011). There are some cases in the economy where groups of people are counted as working but are unemployed. One group falls under the category of seasonal unemployment. Some sectors in the economy work in different schedules and times. For instance, there is the tourism industry, which is faced by high and low seasons. Additionally, the agricultural sector is affected by the various seasons in the year. During the high season, the level of employment is high but at low ones most people are rendered unemployed. However, based on statistics, the group can be termed as employed but it is not working. This variance should be accounted for in measuring the level of unemployment. Therefore, in understanding matters of the economy, the exclusion is necessary to recognize.
The seasonal unemployment greatly matters in a state. Unemployment is a challenge facing many nations. Therefore, to account for these seasonal workers the state needs to come up with significant measures that will tackle their plight. For instance, during the winter season the skiing business is very high. The businesses hire more ski instructors, restaurants in the region have many customers and the hotels and lodges are full. However, once the snow is gone, the tourists also vanish and the businesses close down. The question of unemployment benefits lies mostly here. In some states, for a worker to receive his or her unemployment benefits, he or she must have worked for at least 18 months (Haugen and Musser, 2011). Conversely, the employee is not paid his due according to the laws. Moreover, the tax rate is the same for most businesses and is not affected by the seasonality of the work. The seasonal workers are always on the move to find new jobs therefore, a project to enhance their employment search is mandatory. For the seasonal employers, their plight should be handled with the seriousness it deserves from the government.
Reference
Haugen, D. M., & Musser, S. (2011). Unemployment. Detroit: Green haven Press.
