Supreme Court DOMA ruling “In Plain English”; impact on employers

June 27, 2013 | by Eric B. Meyer

Want an explanation of yesterday Supreme Court decision regarding challenges to California’s ban on same-sex marriage and the federal Defense of Marriage Act, check out Amy Howe’s analysis “In Plain English” at SCOTUSblog.com.

And for more on yesterday’s decision and the impact it may have on your business, check out:

Lyle Denniston’s recap at SCOTUSblog.com
Danielle Kurtzleben’s report on the impact DOMA may have on your workplace
“DOMA Ruling Means Changes Loom for Employers” from Lauren Weber at WSJ.com
“Post-DOMA, Employers Face HR Challenges” from Shannon Green at Corporate Counsel
“Now What? Employer Benefits Obligations Post-DOMA” from Stephen Miller, CEBS at SHRM.org

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