When the first Florida same-sex couples legally tied the knot in Miami on Monday, employers were officially on notice to adjust benefits and policies to match the new reality.
“My best advice to every Florida employer who isn’t already changing their policies in regard to gay marriage is to get with an employment lawyer on the management side because it’s going to affect a lot of things,” said Fort Lauderdale labor and employment attorney Donna Ballman, who represents workers on a variety of issues.
