Woman Sues FedEx for Discriminating Against Same Sex Partners by Denying Death Benefits On January 14th, the widow of a 26-year employee of FedEx filed a discrimination lawsuit against the company claiming that she was denied death benefits for her spouse because they were a lesbian … [Read more...]
Same Sex Couples Still Denied Social Security Spousal Benefits
November 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Social Security Spousal Benefits Still Denied Same Sex Couples in Some States, Despite SSA Ruling On June 20th, 2014, the Social Security Administration announced that same sex couples were entitled to Social Security Spousal benefits if the couple is legally married. The statement included couples … [Read more...]
VA Sued for Veterans Benefits for Same Sex Couples
August 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Veterans Affairs Faces Lawsuits from Same Sex Couples Who Were Denied Veterans Benefits Although the Social Security Administration announced this past June that same sex couples could not be denied Social Security benefits, even in states that have not passed marriage equality legislation, … [Read more...]
Same Sex Couples Entitled to Social Security Benefits
June 25, 2014 By 1 Comment
SSA Rules Same Sex Couples Entitled to Social Security Benefits On Friday, June 20th, the Social Security Administration announced that same sex couples entitled to social security benefits. The agency will expand benefits granted to same sex couples, so that any couple who is legally married can … [Read more...]
Bill Could Expand Social Security Benefits for Same Sex Couples
May 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Senate Democrats Seek to Expand Social Security Benefits for Same Sex Couples A new Senate bill could expand Social Security benefits to cover the partners of same sex couples. Social Security currently allows spouses to claim benefits when they turn 62 years old, even if they never worked and … [Read more...]
Same Sex Couples Can Receive Social Security Benefits
March 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Spousal Benefits Through Social Security Apply to Same Sex Couples On June 26th, 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. In February of this year, the Social Security Administration announced that, in conjunction with the Department of … [Read more...]
