Companies respond to a post-Roe v Wade world

The world’s eyes have been on America’s Supreme Court as they handed down the Dobbs v Jacksons Women's Health Organisation decision, overturning the right to privacy established in Roe v Wade. There has been plenty of commentary on the health, political and legal aspects of the case. We don’t have anything meaningful to add that hasn’t been said more eloquently elsewhere. We have, however, watched the reaction from corporate America with great interest. Traditionally companies would’ve been reluctant to enter such a polarising issue. Corporate America’s neutrality was captured in Michael Jordan’s famous line, “Republicans buy sneakers too”. But not this time, and not on this issue. Many American companies have been vocal and have backed it up with meaningful policies - additional paid leave, and travel assistance - implementing policies to ensure employees continued access to abortion. However, the rise of partisan politics means taking a public stand on issues dividing the American population are facing the risk of political retaliation than ever before. Today Darcy and Sascha are joined by Amelia Lester to understand how Corporate America has responded to the Dobbs ruling? And what we can learn from the increasing willingness of companies to step into an issue like abortion rights?

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