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Article: Ask a benefit manager. (domestic partner benefits)
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- Business Insurance
- Article date:
- August 26, 1996
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Domestic partner benefits gain favor in some corners though not yet widespread
Q The issue of extending benefits to domestic partners has arisen within my organization. What are the key factors to consider with regard to domestic partner benefits, and to what extent are they being used today?
A There are various reasons for employers extending benefits to domestic partners. Some reasons include the need to address perceived inequities among employees, that is, the married population compared with the non-married population. Another reason is to respond to the needs of an increasingly diverse workforce. Of course, one of the key functions of a benefit program ...