Here’s where companies stand in helping employees navigate abortion restrictions.
Some companies have remained silent over the issue, a potentially tricky one to navigate. Some Republican politicians have shown a willingness to retaliate when companies cross them on such social issues. On the other hand, the assistance could help employers retain workers in states that ban or restrict abortions.will pay up to $4,000 in travel expenses for abortions and other non-life threatening medical procedures.
. It can be enforced by ordinary citizens filing lawsuits against anyone who aids an abortion. Cook spoke during a meeting for all of the tech giant's 160,000 employees across the world, a recording of which The New York Times obtained.The dating app Bumble, which is based in Austin, created a relief fund for people seeking an abortion in the state. “Bumble is women-founded and women-led, and from day one we’ve stood up for the most vulnerable.
Dick's Sporting Goods CEO, Lauren Hobart, announced up to $4,000 in reimbursement for employees who have to travel to another state to obtain a legal abortion,"While we do not know what decision each state will make in response to this ruling, we at DICK’S Sporting Goods are prepared to ensure that all of our teammates have consistent and safe access to the benefits we provide, regardless of the state in which they live," Hobart said in a statement.
“Our company remains committed to removing barriers and providing comprehensive access to quality and affordable care for all of our employees, cast members and their families, including family planning and reproductive care, no matter where they live,” Paul Richardson, chief human resources officer, and Pascale Thomas, vice president of enterprise benefits and well-being, said in the memo.
"We intend to offer travel expense reimbursements, to the extent permitted by law, for employees who will need them to access out-of-state health care and reproductive services. We are in the process of assessing how best to do so given the legal complexities involved," said Meta spokesperson Andy Stone via email.Microsoft will add travel expenses to its abortion and gender affirming benefits for employees in the United States.
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