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News Note: Obama Grants New Benefits to Gay Federal Employees
August 2009
On June 17, President Obama signed a presidential memorandum granting certain benefits to gay and lesbian federal workers and their same-sex domestic partners. Same-sex domestic partners . . . more
Domestic Partnership Benefits
CEA Online Exclusive February 2009
Domestic Partnership Benefits With Proposition 8 overturning gay marriage in California, it's now more important than ever to make sure that your domestic partnership policy is up to speed. This customizable form explains your domestic partnership benefits to employees.

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Sexual Orientation Bias: California Supreme Court Backs Same-Sex Marriage; How This Affects Your Workplace
July 2008
In a landmark opinion, the California Supreme Court has ruled that state laws limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples are unconstitutional. Here's a summary of the high court's decision and how it will affect . . . more
Family and Medical Leave: Ruling Zeroes In on Employers' Notice Obligations Under the California Family Rights Act; What You Must Do
July 2007
California Portland Cement Company, which has a quarry in Mojave, was slapped with a California Family Rights Act (CFRA) lawsuit after firing employee Michael Faust when he took a medical leave . . . more
Affidavit of Domestic Partnership
The California Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act (DPRRA) gives domestic partners the same rights, duties, benefits, and responsibilities that spouses enjoy under California law. . . . more
DOWNLOAD: Domestic Partner Benefits Programs: A Practical Guide for California Employers
DOWNLOAD: Domestic Partner Benefits Programs:
A Practical Guide for California Employers But if you're considering offering domestic partner benefits, some thorny matters can arise, such as eligibility questions, tax issues, confidentiality concerns, and compliance with new laws. This guide addresses the questions you'll most likely encounter when deciding whether to implement or revise a domestic partner benefits program. . . . more
News Bulletin: California's High Court Expands Protections for Domestic Partners September 2005
The California Supreme Court, in its first ruling under the California Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act (DPRRA), has said that the law creates broad responsibilities for businesses to extend to registered domestic partners the same benefits as are offered to spouses. . . . more
California's High Court Expands Benefits Protections for Domestic Partners 8/10/2005
On Jan. 1, 2005, the California Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act (DPRRA) went into effect, giving registered domestic partners the same rights, duties, benefits, and responsibilities t . . . more
Legislation Watch: A Round Up of Employment-Related Bills on the Table in Washington, D.C.
June 2005
As in years past, Congress is considering a wide range of employment-related measures that, if passed and signed by the President, could impact California employers. We've compiled a rundown of the ke . . . more
Domestic Partners: New Domestic Partner Rights Law Now in Effect; How It Impacts Your Workplace Policies
March 2005
In the past few years, domestic partners have been enjoying increased protections under the law. Now A.B. 205, the California Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act (DPRRA), which took effec . . . more
News Notes:
December 2004
EDD Launches Online Report Filing The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is making it easier for you to file required employment reports with its new ifile s . . . more
News Notes: High Court Lets Stand San Francisco's Domestic Partner Benefits Ordinance
May 2004
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a Ninth Circuit ruling upholding a San Francisco ordinance requiring contractors to provide domestic partner benefits. The case involved S.D. Myers Inc., . . . more
Domestic Partners: New Legislation Expands Workplace Rights, Benefits; Review Your Employee Handbook
December 2003
Two new bills extending the rights and benefits provided to spouses to domestic partners were recently signed into law. We'll take a look at the new laws. State Contractors Can't Discriminate . . . more
Domestic Partners: New Law Expands Workplace Rights
December 2001
Gov. Davis has signed into law a sweeping measure that expands domestic partner rights on insurance, sick leave and other issues. The new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2002. Expanded Workplace Right . . . more
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