How to Achieve Domestic Partner Benefits in Your Workplace
The keys to securing domestic partner benefits in your workplace are to present a business case for why these benefits are a good thing, anticipate potential questions and have patience. Some companies will jump at the opportunity to satisfy the needs of employees with domestic partners, while others may take longer to consider implementation. Several complex insurance, tax and legal issues may need to be worked out. Positioning yourself and your allies as a resource to the company while it considers the benefits will improve your chances for success and avoid the possibility of creating an adversarial situation with management.
Domestic partner benefits can include medical and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, pension benefits, family and bereavement leave, education and tuition assistance, credit union membership, relocation and travel expenses and inclusion of partners in company events. For the purpose of this tool, we will look specifically at steps you can take to convince your company to offer domestic partner health insurance coverage. Also, while this tool is written for advocates in private corporations, many of the arguments are directly transferable to secure DP benefits in the public sector and in colleges and universities.
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