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ACA Health Insurance Marketplace Notice: Employer Requirements The Affordable Care Act (ACA) established Health Insurance Marketplaces to help individuals and families compare and obtain qualifying health insurance coverage. Under Section 18B of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered employers must provide employees with a written Notice of Coverage Options informing them about the Health Insurance Marketplace and certain health coverage choices. This notice requirement began in 2013 and r …

Minimum Wage Changes: Federal and State Labor Law History Minimum wage laws have been an important part of employment policy in the United States for decades. Federal, state, and local governments establish wage requirements that can affect employers, employees, payroll practices, and workplace posting obligations. During 2014, lawmakers across the country debated proposals to increase minimum wages. Some states adopted scheduled wage increases, while others established systems for adjusting min …