The company employs 195,000 worldwide, including roughly 80,000 in Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill prohibiting abortions after 15 weeks of gestation.
Disney told employees on Friday that it recognizes the impact of the abortion ruling, but remains committed to providing comprehensive access to quality healthcare, including for abortions, according to a Disney spokesperson. 'We recognize the impact of the ruling and that we remain committed to providing comprehensive access to quality and affordable care for all of our employees, cast members and their families, including family planning and reproductive care, no matter where they live,' Disney said in a statement.JPMorgan Chase & Co, America's largest bank, has also joined the growing list of major companies that will cover expenses for their U.S.
Lawyers and other experts said employers could face claims that their policies violate state laws banning, facilitating or aiding and abetting abortions.
will reimburse travel expenses for an abortion or gender-affirming procedure that is not available within 100 miles of an employee's homewill pay for travel and lodging for employees who need to travel out of state for abortion services