Google has told its workers in the U.S. that they will be allowed to move to another state without having to justify it following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade which removed the constitutional right to abortion.
But other companies who plan to help their workers travel across state lines in order to undergo terminations, may face the wrath of lawmakers who are threatening to introduce legislation to block or at least hinder such offers of support.
Fiona Cicconi, the company's HR Chief said the company's benefits plan and health insurance would cover 'out-of-state medical procedures that are not available where an employee lives and works.'
She also noted that workers can 'apply for relocation without justification, and those overseeing this process with be aware of the situation.'
'This is a profound change for the country that deeply affects so many of us, especially women. Please be mindful of what your co-workers may be feeling and, as always, treat each other with respect,' Cicconi wrote.
Google has 29 office locations across the country including Florida, Georgia, Texas and Wisconsin - four states where abortion is currently illegal or where laws restricting or banning abortion may come into place in the near future.
The bulk of the company's workforce is located in California, where abortion rights are protected.
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