Novo Nordisk will expand financial support to employees in the US after the implementation of strict abortion laws, reports Politiken.
After the US Supreme Court overthrew Roe vs Wade on June 24, it is now illegal in many states in the United States to have an abortion.
Because of the extreme mental and physical effects this can have on a person, these bans will also affect businesses in the United States if people are unable to have an abortion in the state where they live.
As it is already illegal, or becoming illegal, in 13 states, anyone who has to travel to another state to have an abortion will receive compensation from Novo Nordisk.
To prioritize their employees
The company has stated that it prioritises the health of its employees and thus hopes to ensure that everyone has equal access to the health care they deserve.
The compensation will not only be given to everyone who works at Novo Nordisk in the USA, but it will also be extended to all other members of their household who are covered by the company’s medical plan.
As Novo Nordisk currently employs around 6,000 people in seven different US states, this support will benefit many people.
Novo Nordisk is not the only company that has decided to help finance abortions outside the state, as there are several other companies that have done the same, including IKEA, Tesla, Starbucks and Microsoft.
Source: The Nordic Page