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The Equal Benefits Program The City of Seattle is committed to promoting equity in contracting through its many social equity programs. The Equal Benefits Program was established to ensure that benefits for all employees of businesses contracting with the City provide benefits equally to spouses and domestic partners. Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 20.45 prohibits the City from entering into a contract for construction, consultant services, and the purchase of goods and services, worth $42,000 or more, with a company unless the company makes benefits available equally to the spouses and domestic partners of their employees. The goal of the Equal Benefits Program is equal pay for equal work. Whenever possible, employees of City contractors must be paid the same total compensation (i.e. have the same access to benefits), regardless of whether the employee's household is organized around his or her marriage or domestic partnership. SMC Chapter 20.45 and Program Rules Alternative Compliance Options Complete an on-line application to obtain alternative compliance: Resource Materials Sample Plans We're Here to Help The City recognizes that this is an emerging area of workplace equity and is committed to assisting City contractors comply with this law. If you have questions regarding the Equal Benefits Program, please contact us at the phone number and e-mail address listed below: Phone: (206) 684-0430 E-mail: ContractingServices@seattle.gov |
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