The law with respect to same-sex marriages is evolving at light speed. Employers, with the aid of labor and employment counsel, may need to amend some of their workplace policies to be compliant with the state laws governing same-sex relationships.

To help attorneys & employers understand the most significant employment issues surrounding same-sex marriages, the Knowledge Group has assembled a distinguished panel of experts who will explore the critical elements in the mix including:

• - State/Federal Laws for Same-Sex Marriages
• - Tax Implications
• - Impact on Employee Benefits and Other Employment-Related Rights
• • Retirement Plans
• • Health Benefits
• • Family Medical Leave
• • Employer Policies and Practices
• - Human Resource Policies for Regulatory Compliance
• - Much More!

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Group, LLC
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 1.75 - 2.0
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 124265
Course Fee: $199 - $249 (Early Bird Discounted Rate - on or before 08/11/2012)
                       $299 - $349 (Regular Rate - registration after 08/11/2012)
                       $149 (Government / Nonprofit Rate)
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Agenda  (click here to view more) Shannon Price Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights • Overview of which states permit same-sex couples to marry or enter into another legally recognized union • Overview of state and local laws that require equal treatment of employees with same-sex spouses or partners (including limits imposed on what states can do in this arena by ERISA) • Impact of federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMS), especially on tax and employee benefit issues • Review of pending litigation challenging DOMA Patricia A. Cain, Professor of Law, Santa Clara University • Tax treatment of benefit plans that cover same-sex spouses or domestic partners • Tax treatment of benefit plans that cover the children of an employee’s partner • Potential difference in tax treatment between states and the federal government due to DOMA • Effect of ERISA on plans that cover same-sex partners or spouses • Explanation of the Medicare trap that catches same-sex partners and spouses covered by employer plans

Who Should Attend?

- Private Companies
- Public Companies
- Compliance Officers
- Employment Law Attorneys
- General Counsel & Vice President of Human Resources Public Companies
- HR and Personnel Professionals
- Employment Law Advisors
- In-house Lawyers and Solicitors
- Employee Relations Professionals
- Senior Managers

Why Attend?

This is a must attend event for attorneys who wish to get a complete understanding of the employment related issues concerning same-sex marriages.
- Detailed guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
- Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
- Interact directly with panel during Q&A

Space is limited; advanced registration is recommended. We also offer deep discounts for early birds! So enroll in this course now by clicking the “Register” button below.

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Legal Series: Employment Law Same Sex Marriages Legal Issues in 2012
LIVE Webcast

Speaker Firms:

National Center for Lesbian Rights

Santa Clara University

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