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