Posted on 01/28/2005 12:07:43 PM PST by nyg4168
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is expanding the definition of "immediate family" in its employee-ethics policy to account for laws in states that recognize domestic partnerships and civil unions.
The change drew quick praise from a major gay-rights lobbying organization.
The revised policy, which was disclosed Wednesday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission recognizes that in some states "immediate family" includes an employee's same-sex partner.
The revisions deal with sections of the company's ethics code that bar employees from using confidential information to benefit themselves or immediate family members and from approaching Wal-Mart's suppliers about jobs for immediate family members, the company said Thursday.
Wal-Mart spokesman Gus Whitcomb declined to say whether the change would affect benefits for employees of the nation's largest employer or whether the revision meant the company was taking a position on same-sex marriage or civil unions.
"We updated our statement of ethics," Whitcomb said. "That brings us into compliance with state laws in terms of how they look at individuals with regard to policies" where a worker's "immediate family" would be a factor, he said.
For instance, in Massachusetts, where same-sex marriage is legal, Wal-Mart would expect its workers in that state to abide by the company's ethics policy as it pertains to families, Whitcomb said.
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My Uncle's sister is a lesbo assistant manager at Wal Mart. I understand she's ecstatic.
better for them to get ahead of the lawsuits in those states that would have been filed.
It's CYA
Wal-Mart caving into the queer agenda. Sad!
I wonder if Wal-Mart will change their little smily face from yellow to pink?
This'll be the first of many stores, major or kind of large, to cave into the gay agenda.
QUOTE: "You right wing bible fanatics are overreacting...homosexuals just want to be left alone, nothing more...all those right wing bible fanatics who say homosexuals really want to legitimize perversion and make it mainstream...well they are just crazy, fringe lunatics...don't believe them...don't believe them...don't believe them...
Oh yes, I remember it well. Those fanatics had it exactly right.
Wal-Mart did not do this in order to validate same-sex relationships. They did it to protect themselves from insider trading issues.
Well, there is the old law of unintended consequences.
wouldn't she be your aunt?
It's a smart policy. Wal-Mart is getting ahead of the curve on insider trading issues. This action in no way benefits the gay community.
Yes she would, unless the Uncle is married to the family member. My mother's brother's wife is my aunt, but her sister or brother is not my relative.
I understand their reasoning but it will read like one more victory for the homosexual agenda. Oh well.
Not true. Legally she is your aunt by marriage.
True. I thought I should have said that after I hit post the second time.
wouldn't she be your aunt?
See #18.
I see..sorry but that's not what you posted at first.
It appeared you had disowned her.
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