Updated June 25, 3:08 p.m.
JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in America, has joined a host of companies that have said they will cover the cost for employees who need to travel out of state for abortions.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday officially reversed Roe v. Wade, declaring that the constitutional right to abortion upheld for nearly a half century, no longer exists.
Without federal protection, states are now responsible for codifying their own laws surrounding abortion. Some have already passed laws banning nearly all abortions.
JP Morgan told employees in a memo that if they live in states where abortion is outlawed, the company will cover the cost of travel to a state where it's legal, beginning in July.
The decision triggered a raft of statements and internal memos to employees at several companies beyond JPMorgan. They include:
Sports-mega store Dick's Sporting Goods also offered to pay up to $4,000 in travel expenses for its employees, spouses and dependents enrolled in their medical plan, according to a company statement on Instagram.
The company said it recognized that abortion was a contentious issue and that some teammates might not agree with the decision. "However, we also recognize that decisions involving health and families are deeply personal and made with thoughtful consideration," the statement reads....
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