Same-sex marriage – My Thoughts Exactly

Heads-up for HR on same-sex marriage laws

The Supreme Court’s DOMA decision and the Legislature’s approval of the same-sex marriage law bring significant benefits implications for employers. Via StarTribune.com: The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June that struck down a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), coupled with the legalization of same-sex marriage in Minnesota, will have far-reaching effectsContinue reading “Heads-up for HR on same-sex marriage laws”

Same-sex marriage rulings trigger big changes to HR

(Via LifeHealthPro.com) The Supreme Court’s decision to declare unconstitutional key provisions of the Defense of Marriage Act is expected to mean a major overhaul of federal rules affecting employee benefits administration and payroll operations. For benefits managers, the ruling – striking down a key section of the hotly contested 1996 law that prohibits federal recognition of same-sex marriages–Continue reading “Same-sex marriage rulings trigger big changes to HR”