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In reply to the discussion: Firms Tell Gay Couples: Wed or Lose Your Benefits [View all]WillowTree
(5,325 posts)24. Still not valid. Equal has to be equal.
If an opposite sex couple has to be married to enroll their partner for benefits, the same has to apply to same sex couples. Otherwise, the employer is opening themselves up to a descrimination suit on behalf of the straight couples.
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Yes, that is the exact implication. No benefits for a non-married partner, regardless of gender.
tritsofme
May 2015
#3
Some don't even need that, as some places will recognize "common law" marriage.
Behind the Aegis
May 2015
#19
Couples who weren't married wouldn't be entitled to spousal benefits, regardless of orientation. n/t
pnwmom
May 2015
#75
That was part of the whole "list of benefits denied because gays can't marry" argument
jberryhill
May 2015
#10
You are free to speculate about the problems with a standard that works just fine in practice.
Unvanguard
May 2015
#58
Because unlike heterosexuals, we face the possibility of other bigotries.
Behind the Aegis
May 2015
#42
the problem with this is that gay rights are still being challenged, we have seen it
JI7
May 2015
#25
It is not "equal" when it can force them to choose between civil liberties.
Behind the Aegis
May 2015
#44
What you aren't understanding is making marriage EQUAL (not gay) won't not make us equal everywhere.
Behind the Aegis
May 2015
#50
The problem is short-sightedness and heterosexism laced with homophobia.
Behind the Aegis
May 2015
#83
My point is things aren't made equal because of one law regarding marriage equality.
Behind the Aegis
May 2015
#85
But they're facing the SAME risk right now if they apply for same-sex partner benefits. n/t
pnwmom
May 2015
#76
But when you use your insurance, you have to fill out forms listing secondary insurance,
pnwmom
May 2015
#81
You can opt out of insurance, which is what many people do for the better insurance.
Behind the Aegis
May 2015
#82