The North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) to present the “Understanding the Affordable Care Act” Workshop. There will be two opportunities for businesses to attend, Thursday, May 2nd and Tuesday, May 14th. The workshop will be held in the Bay Minette City Council Chambers at City Hall beginning at 5:30pm each day.               

ACES has produced a training program to help businesses and municipal governments understand the changes being brought about by the passage of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. This workshop will be the first of a series of workshops designed to help businesses become more informed on the specifics of the act.

The training is divided into six sections: 1. Is your business going to be affected? 2. Employer Penalties 3. New Employee Classifications 4. Insurance Exchanges 5. Health Care Tax Credits 6. Business Tips and Guidelines. This workshop will enable you to see the specific parts of the new law and how they will apply to your individual business. There are new regulations that will decide who is classified as full or part time and who is classified as a seasonal worker or a variable hour employee. The workshop will also address the need to classify a worker as an employee or as  a sub-contract worker.

It is important for small businesses and municipal governments to understand the new definitions as well as how I.R.S. will interpret the new regulations. The penalties can be avoided with the proper education and follow up actions by the employer.

The workshop will cover many topics during the 90 minute presentation and time will be allowed for questions and answers. For more information contact the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce at 251.937.5665 or email assist@northbaldwinchamber.com