Tag: Defense of Marriage Act

Same-sex couples stand to receive benefits after DOMA provision’s demise

By Georgia Employment Law Letter Sep 15, 2013 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Scott Evans On June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a pair of decisions favorable to the gay rights movement. In United States v. Windsor, the Court ruled that same-sex married couples are entitled to federal benefits, and by declining to decide a California case, the Court effectively allowed same-sex marriage in the state. […]

Rhode Island, federal law changes affect how employers treat same-sex married couples

By Rhode Island Employment Law Letter Jul 16, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jul 16, 2013

by Matthew H. Parker A series of amendments to Rhode Island law and the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 26 decision in United States v. Windsor have changed how most Rhode Island employers must treat same-sex married couples. Under the amendments, which go into effect on August 1, anyone who is eligible to marry in Rhode […]

U.S. Supreme Court finds DOMA provision unconstitutional, dismisses Proposition 8 case

By Holly Jones, Senior Legal Editor Jun 26, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 26, 2013

It came as no great surprise that the U.S. Supreme Court withheld its opinion on two landmark decisions on same-sex marriage rights until the last decision day of the 2012-2013 term. This, however, would be the only lack of surprise of the day, as the Court delivered two opinions that significantly change the landscape for […]