Does Your Vendor Check all the Boxes?
Natalie Frantz • April 1, 2025
Employers often turn to Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance solutions offered by their Payroll or HRIS platforms, believing they have everything covered. However, many of these solutions fall into a category known as "ACA Light”, a term for compliance tools that lack the depth and logic necessary to handle complex employer situations and IRS regulations. Unfortunately, many Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) only discover the limitations of these solutions when they receive a 226J penalty from the IRS. By then, it’s often too late, and the financial repercussions can be severe.
You can find out more about "ACA Light" in our most recent blog, " Is Your ACA Compliance Solution Truly Effective? Beware of "ACA Light" Solutions"
Navigating reporting with multiple different types of employee working hours can be quite challenging. Since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, questions and debates have arisen about the impact of this law on third-party staffing arrangements. Many companies offer temporary and part-time employees lower-tiered benefits, if any. If you have employees working a variety …
Stay ahead of evolving regulations with our on-demand webinar, Navigating the Latest ACA Changes & Compliance Trends. Hosted by our Chief Legal Counsel, Stacy Barrow, J.D., this session provides expert insights into the most recent Affordable Care Act updates and what they mean for your organization. Learn how to stay compliant, avoid costly penalties, and prepare for what’s ahead in ACA reporting and enforcement.
There is some potential legislation pending presidential approval that could affect the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer reporting requirements. It’s unclear if these bills will become law, but as we are amid filing season, wanted to share a summary of what we know.
