7 things employers need to know about the same-sex marriage decision

The Supreme Court’s recent decision that states are required to recognize as legal a marriage between two people of the same sex has lasting implications on employers that some industry experts are still deciphering. Benefit advisers should be prepared to advise employer clients on some of these changes. Here are 7 things employers need to know about the decision, according to Cherry Creek Benefits.

Same-sex spouses will be deemed spouses under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) no matter where the marriage took place or where the employee resides.