Since the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade via the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, many of the corporate leaders we’ve spoken with have found themselves surprised at the magnitude of response from those on their teams. They shouldn’t be – and they should consider this a moment to step up for their current and future employees.
Roe v. Wade’s Demise Is a Turning Point for Corporate America
Access to reproductive health care isn’t just a political stance — it’s a critical workplace issue that companies need to address.
June 30, 2022
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Summary.
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade comes at a time when there are 2 million fewer women in the workforce than there were two years ago. And because American companies operate in an employer-sponsored health care system, access to reproductive health care is a workplace issue that companies need to address — not an unrelated political conversation that can be ignored. The authors offer five near and long-term actions companies must take to support those who may become pregnant, as well as their partners and allies.