What same-sex marriage means for employers

By Bennett Kaspar (US) on August 10, 2015 Posted in Discrimination and harassment, United States

In June the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that the equal protection guarantee provided by the Fourteenth Amendment to opposite-sex marriages extends to same-sex marriages. The opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, authored by Justice Anthony Kennedy, holds that “same-sex couples may exercise the fundamental right to marry in all States” and that … Continue reading

Now streaming: happy new parents – tech employers set a high bar with paid parental leave

By Norlynn Price (US) on August 6, 2015 Posted in United States

Tech industry giants Netflix and Microsoft this week have announced new generous and flexible parental leave policies as an incentive to attract and retain skilled employees in a highly competitive industry. Earlier this week, Netflix introduced an “unlimited” leave policy for new parents to take as much time as they want – with pay — … Continue reading

Employers must provide Family Medical Leave Act benefits to same-sex married couples starting March 27, 2015

By Norlynn Price (US) on March 24, 2015 Posted in United States

On March 27, 2015, employers must provide FMLA benefits to same-sex couples who are legally married regardless of whether the employee lives in a state that recognizes same-sex marriage. What is the FMLA? The FMLA entitles eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. More specifically, eligible employees may take … Continue reading