Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Who is considered a "Military Spouse" in regards to the new FMLA for a qualifying extigency? Is it people who are legally married, legal domestic partnership, domestic partnership, or is it up to the employer?


Asked on 8/30/10, 8:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If a service member asserts 'spousal' privileges for a homosexual partner, he is going to run head first into 'don't ask, don't tell' policy and involuntary discharge. Other than that, the private employer's company policy and state discrimination laws will have to be consulted to determine private employees 'rights'.

Read more
Answered on 9/06/10, 12:33 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Labor and Employment Law questions and answers in California