U.S. Businesses Offering Outrage Discounts after Roe v. Wade Overturned

Monday, 27 June 2022 06:06

By Tami Jeanneret

Others are offering to cover employees' abortion travel expenses

Following last Friday’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, businesses are reacting to the controversial move.

At least one Buffalo area businesses, Put a Plant on It, is offering an "outrage" discount

Other companies including Dicks Sporting Goods chain announcing it will provide up to $4,000 to cover travel expenses for any employee who wants an abortion but who lives in a state that restricts access to one.

Disney, Netflix, JP Morgan Chase, Warner Bros and Meta have also announced similar plans for employees.

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U.S. Businesses Offering Outrage Discounts after Roe v. Wade Overturned

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