Here's another update for the human resources policy manual: Same-sex couples will henceforth enjoy the same job protections as heterosexual couples.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that it amended the Family and Medical Leave Act so that "spouse" now includes a same-sex partner. Previously, the definition didn't apply to same-sex couples who resided in a state that does not recognize such unions.
Now, the definition applies in all 50 states and means that family medical leave must be extended to same-sex partners.
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