Legal Question in Family Law in California

Employer offers Health Ins. to same-sex domestic partners but not opposite-sex
I work for a very large corporation that offers Health Insurance benefits to same-sex domestic partners. I have been living with my opposite-sex domestic partner for 8 years now, but the company has informed me from a specific personal inquiry that my partner is not eligible for health benefits because they only offer coverage for same-sex domestic partners.

While I appreciate their progressive stance and understnad their offering this to same-sex domestic partners because they cannot legally marry I also would like to take advantage of health benefits for my domestic partner and I feel that we are being discriminated against.

Is this lawful discrimination or can I sue to get health insurance coverage for my opposite-sex domestic partner?

Asked on 6/19/02, 7:43 pm

Matthew Kremer Law Offices of Matthew M. Kremer

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Re: Employer offers Health Ins. to same-sex domestic partners but not opposite-s

This is not a family law question, but I was puzzled when I saw the law and wondered when someone would challenge it.

It seems to be unconstitutional, or at least a violation of the Unruh Act.

It would be worth consulting counsel on this issue. If it qualifies for class action, you would not have to pay for atty fees.

Answered on 6/19/02, 10:15 pm

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