The privacy problem with paying for abortion travel, NYC restaurant won’t raise wages after bad review

Hi there, comms connoisseurs.

Let’s explore some notable stories from June 27-July 1, 2022 — and pull out a few timely, tactical takeaways along the way:

1. None of your business: Companies face privacy concerns about paying for abortion travel

Among the many ways organizations are responding to the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, paying travel expenses for employees who have to travel out of their home state to access abortion care is among the most popular.

But some critics — even those who support the policies — have raised concerns about the privacy issues that can arise when companies pay for abortion travel.

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Twitter user Willy Blackmore sums it up succinctly:

You absolutely should not have to tell your boss at Dick’s Sporting Goods that you need an abortion