NewsPronto

 
Men's Weekly

.

USA Conversation

The Conversation USA

The Conversation USA

Abortion benefits: Companies have a simple and legal way to help their workers living in anti-abortion states – expand paid time off

  • Written by Elizabeth C. Tippett, Associate Professor of Law, University of Oregon
imageAs the last abortion clinic in Mississippi closes, workers in the state may get some support from their employers. AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis

Employers looking for ways to support their workers seeking abortions in states where it’s now illegal or soon will be don’t have it easy.

From an employer’s standpoint, abortion is...

Read more: Abortion benefits: Companies have a simple and legal way to help their workers living in...

More Articles ...

  1. Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes, new research in mice finds
  2. Winning the Tour de France requires subtle physics, young muscles and an obscene amount of calories – 3 essential reads
  3. Kremlin tightens control over Russians' online lives – threatening domestic freedoms and the global internet
  4. When does the fetus acquire a moral status of a human being? The philosophy of 'gradualism' can provide answers
  5. A water strategy for the parched West: Have cities pay farmers to install more efficient irrigation systems
  6. People vary a lot in how well they recognize, match or categorize the things they see – researchers attribute this skill to an ability they call 'o'
  7. Racial wealth gaps are yet another thing the US and UK have in common
  8. The Supreme Court has overturned precedent dozens of times, including striking down legal segregation and reversing Roe
  9. More states will now limit abortion, but they have long used laws to govern – and sometimes jail – pregnant women
  10. Jan. 6 hearings highlight problems with certification of presidential elections and potential ways to fix them
  11. Let's spare a few words for 'Silent Cal' Coolidge on July 4, his 150th birthday
  12. WNBA star Brittney Griner's release still uncertain as her trial begins in a Russian court
  13. Climate change is putting food safety at risk more often, and not just at picnics and parties
  14. Putin’s propaganda is rooted in Russian history – and that's why it works
  15. Russia's antisemitism aimed at Ukraine's Zelenskyy is just the Kremlin variant of a very old European virus
  16. American gun culture is based on frontier mythology – but ignores how common gun restrictions were in the Old West
  17. 5 drawbacks to following your passion
  18. The FDA and Juul are fighting over a vape ban, but the role of e-cigarettes in the world of tobacco abuse is not clear-cut
  19. An online life coaching program for female physicians decreases burnout, increases self-compassion and cures impostor syndrome, according to a new study
  20. What's cellulitis? A dermatologist explains
  21. A growing number of women give birth at Catholic hospitals, where they do not receive the same reproductive health options – including birth control – provided at other hospitals
  22. Many drugs can't withstand stomach acid – a new delivery method could lead to more convenient medications
  23. Why Roe v. Wade's demise – unlike gay rights or Ukraine – isn't getting corporate America to speak up
  24. Jan. 6 hearings are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to important congressional oversight hearings
  25. Donating to help women get abortions is a First Amendment right – protected by Supreme Court precedents
  26. Intensifying heat waves threaten South Asia’s struggling farmers – increasingly, it's women who are at risk
  27. Anti-abortion pregnancy centers will likely outlast the age of Roe – here's how they're funded and the services they provide
  28. The Episcopal saint whose journey for social justice took many forms, from sit-ins to priesthood
  29. Feeding insects to cattle could make meat and milk production more sustainable
  30. Male judges are more likely to hire women as clerks after working with female judges
  31. Why the Supreme Court's football decision is a game-changer on school prayer
  32. How many ice ages has the Earth had, and could humans live through one?
  33. Business schools get a bad rap – but a closer look shows they're often a force for good
  34. Social Security benefits play key role in preventing older Americans from lacking enough quality food
  35. Should you get a COVID-19 booster shot now or wait until fall? Two immunologists help weigh the options
  36. First bipartisan gun control bill in a generation signed into law: 3 essential reads on what it means
  37. 'A revolutionary ruling – and not just for abortion’: A Supreme Court scholar explains the impact of Dobbs
  38. America's religious communities are divided over the issue of abortion: 5 essential reads
  39. State courts from Oregon to Georgia will now decide who – if anyone – can get an abortion under 50 different state constitutions
  40. Roe overturned: What you need to know about the Supreme Court abortion decision
  41. 5 tips for parents of new kindergartners who are younger than their classmates
  42. Google's powerful AI spotlights a human cognitive glitch: Mistaking fluent speech for fluent thought
  43. Misinformation will be rampant when it comes to COVID-19 shots for young children – here's what you can do to counter it
  44. How do painkillers actually kill pain? From ibuprofen to fentanyl, it's about meeting the pain where it's at
  45. Wealth of nations: Why some are rich, others are poor – and what it means for future prosperity
  46. Helping Afghanistan after earthquake will be hard: 3 questions answered
  47. Federal gas tax holiday: Biden says it will provide ‘a little bit of relief’ – but experts say even that may be a stretch
  48. Yes, fireworks prices are skyrocketing, but there should be plenty of bottle rockets and sparklers for you and your family this Fourth of July
  49. Demolishing schools after a mass shooting reflects humans' deep-rooted desire for purification rituals
  50. What is BPA and why is it in so many plastic products?