When the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act June 26, the justices opened a number of doors -- including extending the protection of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to many same-sex married couples, so they are no longer forced to choose between caring for their spouse and keeping their job. Here's how it works: Under FMLA, people who meet certain requirements (have been on the job for at least a year working at 25 or more hours a week for an employer of 50 or more) are allowed protected time from work to care for an immediate family member without fear of...
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