How companies are succeeding – or failing – at supporting employees on abortion rights

The Supreme Court’s historic reversal of Roe v. Wade was formally decided Friday.  Of course, this decision, which affects millions of American women by allowing states to deny them safe abortion access, has not gone away. Thousands marched in cities across the country, reproductive health and advocacy organizations galvanized their communities and amped up their messaging to assist those most vulnerable, while pro-choice vowed to keep fighting.

Since a draft of the decision was leaked in May, several organizations issued proactive plans and polices for employees. Others were quick to announce their internal policies externally as mixternal affirmations of their purpose and values, a sure sign that internal discussions had been ongoing for the past month and a half.

The New York Times reports:

“As the world’s most broadly-based health care company, we strive to improve access and affordability, create healthier communities, and put health within reach for the people we serve,” Johnson & Johnson said Friday. “We also believe health care decisions are best determined by individuals in consultation with their health care provider.”