Disney, other US companies offer abortion travel benefits after Rowe’s decision
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) – American companies, including Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) and Facebook Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) On Friday, he said they would cover employee expenses if they had to travel to obtain abortion services after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The US Supreme Court on Friday overturned the landmark 1973 ruling recognizing a woman’s constitutional right to abortion, awarding a critical victory to Republicans and religious conservatives who want to limit or ban the procedure, and in some states criminalize it. Read more Many states are expected to impose further restrictions or bans on abortions following the ruling, making it difficult for female employees to terminate pregnancies unless they travel to states where the procedure is allowed. Register now to get free unlimited access to Reuters.com Register For example, in Oklahoma, a bill due to take effect in August would ban abortion except in cases of medical emergencies and punish providers who violate the law with a fine of up to $100,000 and 10 years in prison.
Disney, other US companies offer abortion travel benefits after Rowe’s decision
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) – American companies, including Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) and Facebook Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) On Friday, he said they would cover employee expenses if they had to travel to obtain abortion services after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The US Supreme Court on Friday overturned the landmark 1973 ruling recognizing a woman’s constitutional right to abortion, awarding a critical victory to Republicans and religious conservatives who want to limit or ban the procedure, and in some states criminalize it. Read more Many states are expected to impose further restrictions or bans on abortions following the ruling, making it difficult for female employees to terminate pregnancies unless they travel to states where the procedure is allowed. Register now to get free unlimited access to Reuters.com Register For example, in Oklahoma, a bill due to take effect in August would ban abortion except in cases of medical emergencies and punish providers who violate the law with a fine of up to $100,000 and 10 years in prison.