How many hours can you work part-time under Obamacare?

30 hours per week
Some federal laws also require that benefits be offered to part-time employees: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers to offer health insurance to employees working at least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month) to avoid paying penalties.

How are ACA hours calculated?

How do we calculate the average hours worked to determine the number of full-time equivalents under the Affordable Care Act? Combine the number of hours of service of all non-full-time employees for the month, but do not include more than 120 hours of service per employee. Divide the total by 120.

What do I do if my employer cuts my hours?

If your employer reduced your hours or pay, it’s advised to talk to a Los Angeles employment attorney to discuss the legality of your employer’s decision. Schedule a consultation with our lawyers at Obagi Law Group, P.C. by calling 424-284-2401.

Is working 32 hours considered full-time?

A: The definitions of full-time and part-time can vary depending on law and policy. Most employers determine full-time status based on business needs and typically consider an employee to be full-time if they work anywhere from 32 to 40 or more hours per week.

Can part-time workers get Obamacare?

When it comes to health care, you have to follow the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) definition: Part-time employees work on average less than 30 hours per week, or less than 130 hours per month for more than 120 days in a row. Offering health insurance to part-time employees is totally up to you as the employer.

Can I sue my employer for cutting my hours?

If your employer alters your ordinary hours or roster without consent or discussion, and without the express right to do so under the contract, you may be able to claim constructive dismissal and/or damages for any loss suffered under a breach of contract claim.

Can you be furloughed for 1 day a week?

For example, an employer may agree to furlough a full-time employee for one day a week and have them work for the remaining four days in that week.

Is 30 hrs full-time?

Short answer: Full-time employment is usually considered between 30-40 hours a week, while part-time employment is usually less than 30 hours a week. A full-time employee is, for a calendar month, an employee employed on average at least 30 hours of service per week, or 130 hours of service per month.

Is a full-time employee guaranteed 40 hours?

An employer is required to either guarantee a full-time employee with at least thirty-eight (38) hours of work each week, or if this is not possible, the employer will still generally need to pay a full-time employee for thirty-eight (38) hours of work.