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After the season: record what changed
Compare planned and actual headcount, hours, project volume, and operating dates. Keep payroll and business records that explain the seasonal pattern. Note changes in worksites or duties so next year’s case does not reuse outdated assumptions.
Months ahead: define the next need
Confirm the genuine start and end dates, job duties, worker count, and locations. Begin the wage-determination and case-preparation work early. The standard labor-application window is 75 to 90 days before the date of need; recruitment then follows the applicable DOL instructions.
Before and during the season: update the plan
Track agency decisions and only finalize travel when appropriate. Prepare onboarding and ongoing wage, hours, and reimbursement records. Keep operational alternatives for delays, then use the season’s actual results to improve the next forecast.
Sources and scope of this guide
General information for employers. This is not legal advice or a decision about your case. Review current official instructions before acting.