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Analysts say many other companies, including the White Castle hamburger chain, are considering employing fewer full-timers because of key features of the Affordable Care Act scheduled to go into effect in 2014. Under that law, large companies must provide affordable health insurance to employees working an average of at least 30 hours per week.

If they do not, the companies can face fines of up to $3,000 for each employee who then turns to an exchange — an online marketplace — for insurance.

"I think a lot of those employers, especially restaurants, are just going to ensure nobody gets scheduled more than 30 hours a week," said Matthew Snook, partner with human-resources consulting company Mercer.

Darden said its goal at the test restaurants is to keep employees at 28 hours a week.

Thanks obamma! Thanks Democrats! We are turning into a nation of part-timers. 25% less pay with no health insurance. Thanks again obamma and Democrats!

[Buckeye McFrog]

Eureka! I think you’ve solved the mystery as to why over the summer every burger joint and retail shop within eyeshot began hanging out the shingles for part-time help.

Gotta double the size of the workforce to keep ‘em all under 30 hrs.

[Plumres]

Thanks obamma! Thanks Democrats! We are turning into a nation of part-timers. 25% less pay with no health insurance. Thanks again obamma and Democrats!
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Not to worry. The Obama voters that get free healthcare with no copays will not be affected!