The W
June 7, 2009 - birthdaybritney.jpg
Views: 179006591
Main | FAQ | Search: Y! / G | Calendar | Color chart | Log in for more!
28.3.24 0920
The W - Current Events & Politics - Domestic Partner benefits
This thread has 2 referrals leading to it
Register and log in to post!
Thread rated: 5.30
Pages: 1
(1219 newer) Next thread | Previous thread
User
Post (7 total)
StaggerLee
Scrapple








Since: 3.10.02
From: Right side of the tracks

Since last post: 937 days
Last activity: 937 days
#1 Posted on | Instant Rating: 3.18
The company I work for has introduced a new policy that states that they will be offering to cover domestic partners under thier insurance policies.

I was looking into this, since I have been living with my girlfriend for three years, dont seem to think there is a reason to believe it will end soon. However, I was told that it only covered same sex couples.

I asked the reasoning, and they stated that "heterosexuals can marry, and when they decide to, they will both be covered."

Now, I hate crappy lawsuits, but I was thinking of calling the ACLU and asking them to represent me. If a person cannot be denied a job based on thier sexual orientation, how can a person be denied benefits based on thier sexual preference?



Thank you for your irrelevant opinion.

Doe, Ray, Me, Fa, So, La, TITO SANTANA!
Promote this thread!
AWArulz
Scrapple








Since: 28.1.02
From: Louisville, KY

Since last post: 99 days
Last activity: 99 days
#2 Posted on | Instant Rating: 6.40
    Originally posted by StaggerLee
    The company I work for has introduced a new policy that states that they will be offering to cover domestic partners under thier insurance policies.

    I was looking into this, since I have been living with my girlfriend for three years, dont seem to think there is a reason to believe it will end soon. However, I was told that it only covered same sex couples.

    I asked the reasoning, and they stated that "heterosexuals can marry, and when they decide to, they will both be covered."

    Now, I hate crappy lawsuits, but I was thinking of calling the ACLU and asking them to represent me. If a person cannot be denied a job based on thier sexual orientation, how can a person be denied benefits based on thier sexual preference?


Sounds to me like you have a legitimate complaint, Stagger. I'd go for it, and I think this is a policy that needs to be challenged.



Now, is it ok for me yell THEATRE! in a crowded fire?
JayJayDean
Scrapple








Since: 2.1.02
From: Seattle, WA

Since last post: 2985 days
Last activity: 2562 days
#3 Posted on | Instant Rating: 6.86
    Originally posted by StaggerLee
    Now, I hate crappy lawsuits, but I was thinking of calling the ACLU and asking them to represent me. If a person cannot be denied a job based on thier sexual orientation, how can a person be denied benefits based on thier sexual preference?


Call 'em up. There has to be a qualifying definition of "domestic partner" somewhere, and if it refers to same-sex couples specifically (or actually even if it doesn't) then you'd think a lawyer would be able to get that changed. Heck, I'd half-expect even the inquiry from the lawyer might get the policy changed provided there was a reasonable chance you were LEGALLY correct.

EDIT: No sleepy means poor typey.

(edited by JayJayDean on 26.8.04 2041)


“To get ass, you’ve got to bring ass." -- Roy Jones Jr.

"Your input has been noted.
I hope you don't take it personally if I disregard it."
-- Guru Zim

"Speak English or face admin retribution." -- CRZ
StaggerLee
Scrapple








Since: 3.10.02
From: Right side of the tracks

Since last post: 937 days
Last activity: 937 days
#4 Posted on | Instant Rating: 3.18
My thinking is that if she meets all the other standards that they need to qualify, which they are 'formulating' at this time, with the exception of gender, is her gender the only thing disqualifying her? If so, that just doesnt seem right to me.

I did a little look around, and the only real thing I ever saw that was a constant for defining Domestic Partnership were:
Live together for X amount of years
Be financially interdependant

She meets the criteria, except for the having a penis thing.

What kind of good Republican sues his worker using an ACLU lawyer? LOL!



Thank you for your irrelevant opinion.

Doe, Ray, Me, Fa, So, La, TITO SANTANA!
MoeGates
Boudin blanc








Since: 6.1.02
From: Brooklyn, NY

Since last post: 23 days
Last activity: 1 day
#5 Posted on | Instant Rating: 6.14
Now, do they cover people who have filed for domestic partnership with the state? Because that is definitely gender neutral. I'm almost certain any two people can file for domestic partnership if the state or locality has that law. If they have their own definition of "Domestic Partner" that's different.

I would, of course, like to point out that if you want to get in the business of complaining about a policy that only gives benefits to a partner of a specific gender, there's better ones to complain about





Man's most valuable trait is a judicious sense of what not to believe.
-
Euripides


Grimis
Scrapple








Since: 11.7.02
From: MD

Since last post: 4713 days
Last activity: 3168 days
#6 Posted on | Instant Rating: 7.29
    Originally posted by MoeGates
    Now, do they cover people who have filed for domestic partnership with the state? Because that is definitely gender neutral. I'm almost certain any two people can file for domestic partnership if the state or locality has that law. If they have their own definition of "Domestic Partner" that's different.
THat is often the case. Often, there is no domestic partner option for heterosexual couples.

This is why I would rather see gay marriage than the current system, incidentally...




John Kerry's real Band of Brothers
DrDirt
Banger








Since: 8.10.03
From: flyover country

Since last post: 2346 days
Last activity: 2248 days
#7 Posted on | Instant Rating: 7.32
I have a problem with this period. I am not moralizing but without a legal commitment why should a company grant benefits. I realize this is one of the arguments for gay marriage. Therfore, come up with a civil union fr gyas and then I'm happy but not thrilled.

And Syagger, you are getting screwed.



Perception is reality
Thread rated: 5.30
Pages: 1
Thread ahead: Immigration policy
Next thread: Is your mind made up? (Presidential election)
Previous thread: Iraqi soccer team mad at Bush
(1219 newer) Next thread | Previous thread
hahahahaha... I'm a very sad person
- thecubsfan, CA GCOTD: BRITTON (2003)
The W - Current Events & Politics - Domestic Partner benefitsRegister and log in to post!

The W™ message board

ZimBoard
©2001-2024 Brothers Zim

This old hunk of junk rendered your page in 0.168 seconds.