How is measurement period defined under the look-back measurement method for determining full-time employee status under the Affordable Care Act?

Author: XpertHR Editorial Team

The measurement period is a period of time (selected by the employer) between three and 12 months during which an employee's hours of service are measured to determine if the employee is a full-time employee. Different terms are used to describe the measurement periods for different categories of employees:

• Standard measurement period is the measurement period applicable to ongoing employees.
• Initial measurement period is the measurement period applicable to new employees.