What is required for an employee to count towards the FTE calculation?

To accurately count towards the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) calculation, the employee must typically work a minimum of 30 hours per week. This standard is consistent with the Affordable Care Act guidelines, which define full-time employees as those working at least 30 hours on average per week. The FTE calculation is crucial for determining healthcare eligibility and compliance with related regulations.

By establishing this threshold, organizations can assess their workforce in a way that reflects the actual hours worked, allowing for proper planning, budgeting, and benefits allocation. Therefore, considering employees who work fewer hours wouldn’t fulfill the criteria necessary for meeting full-time status in the context of FTE calculations.