Some employers may believe that because the employer mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been delayed until January 1, 2015, they face no new requirements under the law until that date. Not true! While large companies (over 50 full-time employees) have been given an extra year (until 1/1/15) to provide health insurance to their employees, employers are still required under ACA to notify employees about their options
What is an Employer’s Obligation to Notify Employees about Affordable Care Act?
The Affordable Care Act adds a new provision to the Fair Labor Standards Act, mandating that employers provide notification — in writing — to their employees: Informing the employee of the existence of the Marketplace (referred to in the statute as the Exchange) including a description of the services provided by the Marketplace, and the manner in which the employee may contact the Marketplace to request assistance; If the employer