As 2015 draws to a close, we take a look back at the impact the mandates imposed by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can have on your business.  The ACA requires that all companies that have more than 50 full time equivalent employees, offer healthcare coverage that meet the requirements established by the Act.  In order to avoid all penalties, eligible employees must be offered coverage that is both affordable and compliant with the ACA.  Companies that fail to comply could be subject to large penalties.

As you can imagine, this can be an administrative nightmare!  Automation feels that we owe it to our employees and our customers to be in full compliance.  Companies choose to use a staffing company so that they can focus on growing their business and meet productivity demands.  Automation is committed to providing the best contingent staffing option available.   Offering compliant ACA coverage helps us to provide you with service and value you can trust!

The process of tracking eligibility and documenting compliance can be cumbersome and costly, but is necessary to avoid potential fines.  It is important that the staffing company you choose to work with is in full compliance with the ACA.   Some staffing firms have decided that it is worth the risk to continue to ignore the ACA and the potential fines, taking a “wait and see” approach.  They can only hope that the Act will be repealed and the fines will not be imposed.  This is a risk you don’t want to take!  If the staffing company you are using fails to comply with the ACA, you could be classified as a “common law employer” and forced to pay the penalties!

Utilizing a responsible staffing company is critical to minimize your exposure to fines associated with the Affordable Care Act.   Most reputable staffing companies are happy to help you navigate the requirements of the ACA.  Automation Personnel Services has been working hard to ensure that our clients are protected.  We track over 30,000 employees to ensure that when they become eligible, they are offered compliant coverage.   All employees receive a personal presentation of the benefit offered and all activity is properly documented.  Over the last year, Automation is proud to have identified and offered all eligible employees compliant healthcare coverage.  We will also offer all of those who continue to be eligible the option to enroll during open enrollment.

Don’t let the Affordable Care Act impact your business!  Know the facts and the risks associated with using a company that is not in compliance.  If you have questions or are looking for a staffing solution that meets your business needs, contact Automation Personnel Services.  We have got you covered!