This survey displays most important additional challenges in complying with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for organizations in the United States, according to HR professionals surveyed in February 2017. According to the survey, 54 percent of respondents stated that the most important additional challenge for complying with the ACA is tracking or monitoring employee hours and status.
Most important additional challenges in complying with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) according to HR professionals in 2017*
Characteristic
Percentage of respondents
Tracking or monitoring employee hours and status
54%
Understanding how the ACA applies to seasonal employees
25%
Inconsistent definition of a "seasonal employee"
25%
Administering employer-sponsored plans for seasonal employees
HR professionals with the job function of benefits or compensation or with the job title of manager or above
Supplementary notes
* Percentages do not total 100% due to multiple response options. Only organizations with a seasonal workforce were asked this question. Respondents who answered “not sure” were excluded from this analysis.
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