Equal Benefits for Florida Gay and Lesbian Employees Getting Closer to Home

St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Orange Park gay employees get ready. Orange County, Orlando Florida, will now offer gay employees the same benefits that heterosexual employees receive. Orange County Commissioners unanimously approved new benefits for gay employees to include life, health, dental, and bereavement benefits. These equal benefit changes will take effect in January 2012.

Other cities and counties in Florida that offer equality benefits for same-sex and domestic partners are: Gainesville, Kissimmee, Miami Beach, Tampa, Tallahassee, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Monroe County and Palm Beach County.