Any time there is a major change to a state or federal law that expands or restricts rights awarded to any group of people, you need to take a few minutes and review your company policies.
On June 26, 2015, one of the biggest changes we’ve seen in a while went into effect when the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages nationwide. Regardless of your personal beliefs, it’s important to make sure that you, as an employer, know how the marriage equality act affects your employment policies and benefits so you can continue operating legally.