What is the meaning of Seasonal Unemployment?

Seasonal Unemployment is the loss of jobs due to changes in the climate and other conditions. Forestry, fishing and construction are affected by climate, while retailing is affected by seasons and holidays. For instance, at Christmas, retail employment is higher than in January.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). seasonal unemployment. Retrieved October 1, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/seasonal_unemployment/definitions/1163012
ChicagoBarry Goldsmith. 2010. "seasonal unemployment" http://smartdefine.org/seasonal_unemployment/definitions/1163012 (accessed October 1, 2026).
HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, seasonal unemployment, Smart Define, viewed 1 October, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/seasonal_unemployment/definitions/1163012>.
MLABarry Goldsmith. "seasonal unemployment" 21 October 2010. Web. 1 October 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/seasonal_unemployment/definitions/1163012>