In a separate decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled thatsame-sex couples may exercise the right to marry in all states. According to the opinion, the United States Constitution requires states to license a marriage between two people of the same sex, and to recognize a marriage between two people of the same sex when their marriage was lawfully licensed and performed out-of-state.
Federal, state, and local agencies are expected to issue guidance on how to proceed. Employers with questions regarding the impact of the ruling on the administration of employee benefits for same-sex couples (or other applicable employment laws) are advised to contact a knowledgeable employment law attorney for specific guidance.
Stay tuned for more information regarding the impact of this decision, and be sure to check for updates in our Employee Benefits and State Laws sections.
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