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SHRM Article on Same-Sex Marriage Laws: Contrasting Connecticut with California

Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has an article out today on their website (subscription may be required) about the effect that same-sex marriage laws and rulings are having on employers. The article compares California’s Proposition 8 initiative with Connecticut’s recent decision legalizing same-sex marriages.  As you will see, the reporter was kind enough to talk with… Continue Reading

Wedding Bells Today for Same-Sex Couples; Employers Need To Get Up To Speed About the Consequences

Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Litigation

Goin’ to the chapel and we’re Gonna get married                                —– "The Chapel of Love", by the Dixie Cups Today (November 12th) is the day that many lesbian and gay couples will indeed be going to the chapel (or town clerk’s offices, or other places); it’s the day that they can get officially married. … Continue Reading

Tips for Assisting Newly Married Employees with Name Changes in Connecticut

Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

My office manager recently got married (congrats Kris!) and began discussing the difficulty of having to change one’s name both externally and internally.  We both began to notice that there does not appear to be readily-accessible information for human resources personnel and employees on how to tackle this issue. While a blog post certainly cannot… Continue Reading