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Q4 is Crunch Time for ACA Compliance. Be Prepared.

Open enrollment, ACA reporting (yes, the ACA is still in place!), payroll reconciliations, and new-year HR changes all come to a head in Q4. Even seasoned HR teams can struggle to keep everything straight.

That’s why Ethan Allen has created the Q4 HR Compliance Survival Kit: your clear, step-by-step roadmap to staying compliant, avoiding fines, and finishing the year strong.

Whether you manage a 20-person office or a 200-employee operation, this checklist helps you:

  • Prepare and file ACA Forms 1095-C and 1094-C accurately and on time
  • Audit employee classifications for ACA and wage law compliance
  • Update open enrollment and benefits records for 2025
  • Conduct year-end payroll and performance reviews correctly
  • Meet all key Q4 and year-end HR deadlines

Your Q4 HR Compliance Survival Kit Is Here

Everything You Need for Year-End (and a Stress-Free January)

We can’t make Q4 less stressful. But we can give you a roadmap to knock things out quickly and efficiently. This guide includes:

Q4 Action Checklist

Seven key compliance areas with step-by-step tasks to address them

Deadline Calendar

Key ACA, payroll, and HR deadlines in one place, at-a-glance

Self-Assessment Scorecard

Audit your current practices and determine your compliance readiness in minutes

Real-world advice from Ethan Allen HR experts on how to get ahead (and stay ahead)

When it comes to mitigating risk, we help make sure all of your bases are covered. In the event of an employee lawsuit, our Employee Practice Liability Insurance (EPLI) has you covered.

Download Your Free Q4 HR Compliance Survival Kit

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