An organization hires additional employees at a specific period of the year.

 Definition of Seasonal Employment:

Seasonal employment refers to hiring additional workers during specific times of the year when the demand for labor increases temporarily. Examples include retail positions during the holiday season, agricultural workers during harvest, or resort staff during tourist peaks.

 Why Seasonal is the Correct Answer:

Seasonal employees fill temporary needs directly tied to specific periods and are not intended as long-term or permanent hires.

These workers often work full- or part-time hours but are employed only for a limited duration.

 Eliminating Incorrect Options:

A. On-call: Refers to employees who work irregular hours and are available to work as needed, not tied to specific times of the year.

B. Agency: Refers to employees hired through staffing agencies, often for temporary assignments, not specifically linked to a season.

C. Part-time: Involves reduced hours but is unrelated to seasonal demand.

 International HR References:

Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S.): Governs seasonal and temporary employment, setting wage and hour guidelines.

ILO Convention on Employment Policy (C122): Addresses fair employment practices, including seasonal work.