Is it legal for an employer to deny medical insurance for a spouse?
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Is it legal for an employer to deny medical insurance for a spouse?
Employer provides spouse insurance for other employees.
Not for myself and spouse.
Asked on September 4, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Unless this action is due to some form of legally actionable discrimination (i.e. is based on your race, religion, gender, nationality, age (40+) or disability), not all employees need be treated the same or even fairly. The fact is that absent a union agreement or employment contract to the contrary, a business can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 4 years ago | Contributor
Unless this action is due to some form of legally actionable discrimination (i.e. is based on your race, religion, gender, nationality, age (40+) or disability), not all employees need be treated the same or even fairly. The fact is that absent a union agreement or employment contract to the contrary, a business can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit.
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