How will Supreme Courts ruling on same sex marriage affect businesses?
There will be much discussion in coming weeks of how the Supreme Courts ruling on same sex marriage last week will affect spousal benefits. If your dealership is in Maryland or DC, where same sex marriage is legal, will your benefit plans suddenly cover more spouses?
A preliminary analysis by Aon Hewitt says the Courts decision means federal law will now defer to state law in determining whether a couple is legally married for purposes of federal laws defining terms such as marriage and spouse. WANADA will strive to keep members informed as updates become available. Dealers with specific questions are advised to check with their attorney.
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