Event Type: Webinars

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ACA Compliance & Challenges for PEOs: Navigating Complex Regulations & Avoiding Costly Penalties, presented by Selerix (with ACA expertise built on SyncStream legacy) 

Speaker: Michelle Kershner, Senior Director of Sales, Selerix 

Navigating ACA compliance as a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) presents unique challenges. Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Selerix to gain expert insights on overcoming these complexities.  

Key Takeaways:  

✅ Understanding ACA Compliance for PEOs – Learn how the ACA applies to PEOs and their clients, including shared responsibility and reporting obligations.  

✅ Common Compliance Challenges – Identify the biggest hurdles PEOs face, from accurate employee classification to managing variable-hour workforces.  

✅ Navigating IRS Penalties & Notices – Gain insights into the different types of IRS penalty letters and how to respond effectively.  

✅ Best Practices for ACA Reporting & Filing – Discover strategies to streamline ACA reporting, avoid common errors, and ensure timely and accurate filings. Strategies to ensure compliance while managing multiple clients  

✅ Staying Ahead of Regulatory Changes – Get the latest updates on ACA regulations and how PEOs can proactively adapt to compliance shifts.  

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Avionté Partner Spotlight Webinar: Preparing for 2025 Reporting and Penalty Risk

Avionté and Selerix have partnered to help staffing firms tackle today’s toughest ACA compliance challenges. With high turnover, variable schedules, and complex reporting requirements, staffing companies are at greater risk of costly IRS penalties. In this spotlight session, experts will outline what staffing firms should be doing now to stay compliant and prepare for the 2025 reporting season.

Staffing firms are under the microscope when it comes to ACA compliance, and the IRS is watching. With high turnover, variable schedules, and complex reporting requirements, staffing companies face some of the most demanding ACA challenges in any industry. One misstep—missed offers, incorrect codes, or late filings—can trigger serious penalties.

Join us for a focused session where industry experts share exactly what staffing firms should be doing right now to stay ahead of ACA pitfalls and prepare for the 2025 reporting season.

 Hosted By:

Michelle Kershner, Senior Director of Sales at SyncStream powered by Selerix

Scott Poeschl, Senior Vice President at Avionté

Together, they’ll walk you through real-world insights and compliance strategies built specifically for staffing firms.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to avoid IRS red flags that trigger Letters 226J and 5699
• Common ACA mistakes staffing firms are making
• Must run reports before year-end
• How can integrated technology reduce risk and save time
• The impact of control groups and variable-hour workers on reporting

 Why It Matters for Avionté Users

SyncStream, powered by Selerix, is bringing a smarter ACA compliance experience to staffing firms using Avionté. With fewer manual steps and more accurate reporting, you’ll reduce risk and stay protected—while working within the systems you already use.

Beyond the Basics: Preparing for ACA Reporting & Compliance Season

With ACA reporting deadlines quickly approaching, now is the time to go beyond the basics and ensure your organization is fully prepared for the 2025 reporting season. In this exclusive session, Kelli Smith, Director of ACA Services at Selerix, will share advanced strategies and compliance insights to help you minimize risk, understand key updates, and effectively manage both federal and state-level ACA reporting requirements.

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 –
Time: 11:00 AM (CDT) ⏱ Duration: 60 minutes

SHRM Credit: Live attendees are eligible to receive 1 SHRM Professional Development Credit (PDC).

 What You’ll Learn:

• ACA Reporting Deadlines & Requirements for 2025
• Best Practices for Eligibility Tracking & Measurement Methods
• Applying Safe Harbor Strategies Effectively
• Common Triggers for IRS Penalties – and How to Respond
• Navigating State Mandates & EIN Transitions
• Case Studies & Lessons from Real Employers

Who Should Attend?

•  HR and Benefits Professionals
•  Compliance & Payroll Managers
•  Brokers and Consultants
•  Applicable Large Employers (ALEs)
•  Any organization responsible for ACA reporting

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, earn SHRM credit, and file with confidence this ACA season.

Aqore Partner – Avoiding ACA Penalties: What Staffing Firms Should Be Doing Now

Staffing firms are at greater risk of ACA non-compliance, and the IRS is paying attention. Between high turnover, variable-hour employees, and complex reporting responsibilities, staffing companies face some of the most challenging ACA compliance scenarios. If you’re not on top of every detail, you could be looking at costly IRS penalties.

Meet the Experts:

Michelle Kershner Senior Director of Sales, Selerix – Michelle has years of ACA expertise and leads employer education efforts for ACA best practices across industries.

Steve Zipparro Chief Revenue Officer, Aqore – With a deep understanding of staffing operations and compliance, Steve brings key insights into how technology and planning can protect firms from unnecessary IRS exposure.

What you will learn:

• Tips for defending against Letter 226J and 5699
• How staffing-specific issues can lead to IRS flags
• Common staffing firm pitfalls so far in 2024
• Tools and reports staffing companies should run before year-end
• How the right tech can help with tracking, measuring, and reporting

Who Should Watch:

•  Staffing firm owners and executives
•  HR and compliance leaders
•  Payroll and benefits administrators
•  Anyone involved in ACA tracking or reporting

Aqore and SyncStream, powered by Selerix, are trusted partners to the staffing industry—helping firms streamline operations and stay ahead of complex compliance challenges. Together, we bring the tools, technology, and expertise you need to avoid ACA penalties and confidently navigate IRS requirements. Let us help you protect your business and stay compliant as we head into the 2025 reporting season.

Back to the Basics Series 3: Navigating IRS Penalty Notices

In this session of our “Back to the Basics” series, we’ll cover the fundamentals of managing ACA penalties, audits, and IRS notices. Kelli Smith, Director of ACA Compliance and Training, will walk you through what to expect if you receive an IRS Letter 226J, how to navigate ACA audits and the best practices for responding to IRS inquiries.

Whether you’re currently facing a notice or preparing for potential future scrutiny, this webinar will provide practical guidance to help your organization stay compliant and reduce risk. This webinar is designed to give you practical insights into responding to IRS notices and ensuring your organization is well-prepared for ACA audits.

August 14th 11 AM (CT)

Overview: How to handle ACA penalties, audits, and IRS notices.

✔️ IRS Letter 226J: What triggers it and how to respond
✔️ IRS Letter 5699: Requests for missing ACA filings
✔️ IRS Letter 972CG: Late or incorrect filing penalties
✔️ How to appeal and mitigate penalty risk
✔️ Best practices for ACA audit preparedness

Don’t miss out on this important session to ensure you’re prepared for the IRS enforcement process and ACA compliance challenges.

Is your benefits communication strategy working year-round—or just during open enrollment? 

Most teams have powerful tools at their fingertips—email, SMS, alerts, videos, and eligibility-based messages—but they’re often underused. The result? Missed claims, low engagement, and frustrated employees.

Join us to learn how embedded, in-system communication can boost clarity, simplify delivery, and drive better outcomes for HR teams, brokers, carriers, and tech partners.

In this 1-hour webinar, we’ll cover:

• How to activate the tools you already have
• What passive enrollment is really costing you
• Ways to break down messaging silos and align your strategy
• Real examples from employers who turned communication into a competitive edge

Engagement doesn’t have to be another platform—it should be built in.