Employee Threshold Legal Changes

Summary

As small businesses grow, legal obligations change with employee count. In Michigan, workers compensation is required for businesses with 3+ employees. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies at 50+ employees, requiring unpaid leave. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates health insurance for 50+ full-time employees. Affirmative Action Plans are needed for federal contracts of $50,000+ with 50+ employees. EEO-1 reporting is required for 100+ employees or 50+ with federal contracts. Compliance with MIOSHA is mandatory for all employers. Employers must offer affordable health insurance to 95% of full-time employees under ACA. Understanding these thresholds helps businesses prepare for growth and compliance.

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We have * employees
With * employees, you should be aware of:
- Workers' Compensation: You must provide coverage as you exceed the minimum requirement.
- MIOSHA: Compliance with safety and health regulations is mandatory.
Consider potential future compliance with FMLA if you expand to * employees.
Is there anything specific you need help with regarding compliance?
Is FMLA the only law that changes after reaching * employees
FMLA isn't the only law that changes at * employees. For instance:
- Affirmative Action Plans: Required for businesses with *+ employees and federal contracts of $*,*+.
- EEO-* Reporting: Required for employers with *+ employees (or *+ with federal contracts).
Do you have specific concerns about any compliance areas?
Just trying to prepare for changes that may be needed once we grow in employees
To prepare for growth, here are some legal changes and requirements when you reach * employees:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA): Employers with *+ full-time employees must provide health insurance.
- FMLA: Eligible employees get up to * weeks of unpaid leave.
- Affirmative Action Plans: Required for federal contracts of $*,*+.
Any other areas of compliance you're curious about?
Laws that change with number of employees
Here are additional laws and regulations that change with the number of employees:
- ACA (Affordable Care Act): Employers with *+ full-time employees must offer health insurance.
- COBRA: Applies to employers with *+ employees, allowing continuation of health coverage after leaving employment.
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Applies to employers with *+ employees, prohibiting employment discrimination.
Any other specific areas you want to explore?
Can you summarize what the ACA means for the employer. Example are they required to pay any of the health care?
Sure! Here’s a summary of what the Affordable Care Act (ACA) means for employers:
- Applicable Large Employers (ALEs): Employers with *+ full-time employees (or equivalents) are considered ALEs.
- Health Insurance Requirement: ALEs must offer affordable health insurance that provides minimum value to at least *% of full-time employees and their dependents.
- Penalties: Failure to provide this coverage may result in penalties.
Do you have any other questions about the ACA or employer obligations?
What does the *% mean
The *% requirement under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) means that Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) must offer affordable health insurance coverage that provides minimum value to at least *% of their full-time employees and their dependents. This ensures the majority of employees have access to health insurance.
Any other questions about ACA or related topics?