Introduction
The majority of the largest employers (5,000+ employees) now provide benefits to same-sex partners and spouses of employees, after the first Fortune 500 company did so in 1990. As of Sept. 2009, 22 of the Fortune 100 companies have removed discriminatory language from their health insurance plans to allow coverage for transgender-related medical treatment.
| Fortune 100 | Fortune 500 | Fortune 1000 | AmLaw 200 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Interim | 83 (83%) |
293 (59%) |
404 (40%) |
153 (77%) |
| Fortune 100 | Fortune 500 | Fortune 1000 | AmLaw 200 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Interim | 22 (22%) |
35 |
36 (3%) |
16 (8%) |
Articles
Taxation of Domestic Partner Benefits
Whereas different-sex married couples obtain benefits pre-tax, same-sex couples are taxed on the benefits offered by their employer.







