Some Employers Require Same-Sex Couples To Be Married To Receive Health Benefits
As same-sex marriage becomes legal in an increasing number of states, some employers that had offered health benefits to unwed same-sex couples now are requiring that such employees be married to keep their partner's benefits. However, some advocates have said requiring marriage could put workers at risk of discrimination.
- "Firms Tell Gay Couples: Wed or Lose Your Benefits" (Silverman, Wall Street Journal, 5/12).