Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler and Human Rights Commission (HRC) Executive Director Sharon Ortiz have released a joint letter to Washington state employers, insurance companies and benefit plan administrators regarding healthcare benefits. The letter applies in Washington state; however, the logic may apply elsewhere, too. Read the rest of this entry »
SAME-SEX HEALTH BENEFITS AND DISCRIMINATION
June 17, 2014
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MINNESOTA WOMEN’S ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT AFFECTS LEAVES
June 11, 2014The Minnesota Women’s Economic Security Act (WESA) is a law with multiple parts affecting wages, unemployment benefits, leave rights and protections for pregnant and nursing mothers, among other things. Some of the provisions of this new law took effect immediately, while others have later effective dates. Read the rest of this entry »
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WHAT DO THE RULINGS ON SAME-SEX MARRIAGE MEAN FOR BENEFITS?
June 26, 2013The United States Supreme Court has ruled on two same-sex marriage cases. What do those rulings mean for employee benefits? Read the rest of this entry »
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DMEC Legislative Updates 