Same Sex Benefit Coverage Clause Samples

The Same Sex Benefit Coverage clause ensures that employees with same-sex partners are entitled to the same benefits as those with opposite-sex partners. This typically applies to health insurance, retirement plans, and other employment-related benefits, requiring employers to extend eligibility and coverage to same-sex spouses or domestic partners. By including this clause, the agreement promotes equality and prevents discrimination, ensuring all employees receive fair and consistent treatment regarding benefit entitlements.
Same Sex Benefit Coverage. An employee who co-habits with a person of the same sex, and who promotes such person as a "spouse" (partner), and who has done so for a period of not less than twelve (12) months, will be eligible to have the person covered as a spouse for purposes of Medical, Extended Health, and Dental benefits.
Same Sex Benefit Coverage. An employee who co-habits with a person of the same sex, and who promotes such person as a "spouse" (partner), and who has done so for a period of not less than twelve
Same Sex Benefit Coverage. An employee who is legally married to a same sex spouse or who co‐habits with a person of the same sex and promotes such person as a “spouse” (partner), will be eligible to have the person covered as a spouse for purposes of Medical, Extended Health, and Dental benefits.