AP sources: Senate likely to cut employer mandate

Businesses would not be required to provide health insurance under legislation being readied for Senate debate, but large firms would owe significant penalties if any worker needed government subsidies to buy coverage on their own, according to Democratic officials familiar with talks on the bill.

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Thats why they only hire part-time or through an employment agency. This is just helping out the big businesses. Paying a fine won't compare to the cost of health insurance.