Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO announces travel expense reimbursement to employees seeking abortions in another state

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling that has overturned Roe v. Wade, Pittsburgh-based Dick’s Sporting Goods’ CEO has announced that the company will provide travel expense reimbursement for employees seeking abortion access.

Company President and CEO Lauren Hobart posted the announcement to her LinkedIn page.

“We recognize people feel passionately about this topic – and that there are teammates and athletes who will not agree with this decision. However, we also recognize that decisions involving health and families are deeply personal and made with thoughtful consideration. We are making this decision so our teammates can access the same health care options, regardless of where they live, and choose what is best for them,” Hobart said.

The company will provide employees across the U.S., who need to travel to a different state for abortion access, up to $4,000 in travel expense reimbursement, Hobart said in the post.

She said the benefit will be available to employees, spouses or dependents enrolled in the company’s medical plan. They can also travel with one support person.

“We are prepared to ensure that all of our teammates have consistent and safe access to the benefits we provide, regardless of the state in which they live,” Hobart said.

By NC ScoutPublished On: June 30, 2022Categories: Uncategorized5 Comments

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5 Comments

RJ June 30, 2022 at 09:25

“Kill it and get back to work wagie.”

Way cheaper to do this than have your employees give birth and take maternity leave.

Unfortunately Dick’s isn’t the only company doing this. There’s a whole line of them volunteering to help with the killing. Including many supermarket chains. But for Dick’s, I’ve boycotted them since their gun control shenanigans.
- NC Scout June 30, 2022 at 09:40
  
  Its almost as if they want to go out of business. That CEO should be disemboweled by the bond holders.
RP June 30, 2022 at 09:28

That’s a company that has absolutely been named correctly.
Pineslayer June 30, 2022 at 15:05

I boycotted them a while back. The list continues to grow.
no June 30, 2022 at 17:51

Better that he really ponied up to help any ghouls living in “Red” States move to “Blue” States permanently. I’m sicking of having to deal with them anyway. Let’s get that Balkanization thing going already.