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  TO:  	All U.S. Employees	

FROM:  	Mark Hoffman

  RE: 	Company Policies Regarding Spousal Equivalents


Many of our employees are members of households of people who are 
committed to and financially responsible for each other.  While many of 
these households are traditional families, many others are less 
traditional but just as significant to the individuals involved.

In recognition of this fact, Sybase believes a more inclusive definition 
of "family" is appropriate for purposes of providing certain employee 
benefits.  Therefore, effective immediately, the following Sybase U.S. 
personnel policies which refer to employee families are extended to 
include legally declared unmarried spousal equivalents:  relocation 
assistance, family leaves and bereavement leaves.

Additionally, effective January 1, 1993, Sybase will make health 
benefits (i.e. medical, dental, vision, employee assistance) available 
to unmarried spousal equivalents who sign a legal declaration of spousal 
equivalency and select dependent health coverage.

These changes have important financial and other advantages for 
employees with non-traditional spousal relationships.  The improvements 
provide further flexibility to the Nautilus benefits program introduced 
earlier this year and demonstrate a strong belief that a diverse 
workforce is important to the continued success of Sybase.

Revised policies reflecting this statement of philosophy and more 
detailed information are targeted for distribution within the next 60 
days as part of our annual benefits open enrollment period and a general 
update to our policies and procedures manual.




				
The "Declaration of Spousal Equivalency" states that the two individuals 
are: unmarried; each other's sole spousal equivalent and intend to 
remain so indefinitely; at least age 18; not related by blood; residing 
together at the same residence and intend to do indefinitely; jointly 
responsible for each other's common welfare and financial obligations.