Does the 5 covered employee threshold for covered employer status include seasonal/temporary employees?­

No, only the number of covered employees as defined above matters. Seasonal/temporary employees are defined as those working 6 months or less out of the year at an employer and do not determine an employer’s 5 or more covered employee status. Seasonal/temporary employees will have access to enroll in the Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program if their employer ends up being required to participate in the program.