Spouse equivalent definition

Spouse equivalent is defined as a person with whom the Employee has a same sex relationship of at least one (1) year’s duration.
Spouse equivalent. In addition to the definition in Washington State Law, a dependent will also include spouse equivalent. Spouse equivalent is defined as any two people living in a conjugal relationship for no less than one year. Employee will substantiate the length of relationship. (TA 4/27/20)

Examples of Spouse equivalent in a sentence

  • Spouse equivalent, for the purpose of this clause, is defined as a person who resides with the employee in a common-law relationship which shall be defined as a relationship wherein two persons of the same or opposite sex cohabit for a period of at least two (2) years as if husband and wife and whereby there is a mutual agreement between such persons that said relationship is a permanent relationship, exclusive of all other such relationships.

  • Such retiree medical coverage shall provide medical coverage for Employee and his Spouse equivalent to that available to active executives of Employer and their spouses under the health plan of Employer from time to time in effect.

  • Such retiree medical coverage shall provide medical coverage for Employee and his Spouse equivalent to that provided to active executives of Employer and their spouses under the group health plan of Employer from time to time in effect.