I believe that’s correct.
Previously unemployment was likely to go down as companies convert legions of employees [non Obamacare mandated] to “29ers” and hire more “29ers” to pick up the slack.
Now that Obama postponed the requirement until after the Nov 2014 elections, that effect will be postponed.
Possibly..., but the few owners of affected "small" businesses (30-45 employees) that I know are well aware that the delay of penalties for violations of the Obamacare Act is but a shell game! They will continue to assure that their operations avoid coverage! The "Hail Mary Pass" of delaying IRS penalties is recognized by anyone with half a brain AND, you don't grow a successful business enterprise without one!