Posted on Jul 25, 2022
Corporate America reckons with its role in reproductive rights
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When Senate Bill 8 took effect in September of last year, banning abortions after about 6 weeks in Texas, Match Group's then-CEO Shar Dubley sent a letter to her employees.
"I wanted to let you know that I am setting up a fund to ensure that if any of our Texas-based employees or a dependent find themselves impacted by this legislation and need to seek care outside of Texas, the fund will help cover the additional costs incurred," the letter said.
Match Group, based in Dallas, owns the biggest global portfolio of dating apps and websites, which includes Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid and Hinge.
"We received hundreds of emails and Slack messages of support, of gratitude," Match Group's chief communications officer Justine Sacco said. "People were very proud that she came out and spoke up and put something into place to protect them."
This was just a preview of a trend to come. In the months since, the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing trigger bans on abortions to take effect in several states. A growing list of companies is now offering similar services to their employees. Big name corporations like Disney, Microsoft, Nike and Tesla have announced that they plan to assist employees who need to travel out-of-state for services and care.
When Senate Bill 8 took effect in September of last year, banning abortions after about 6 weeks in Texas, Match Group's then-CEO Shar Dubley sent a letter to her employees.
"I wanted to let you know that I am setting up a fund to ensure that if any of our Texas-based employees or a dependent find themselves impacted by this legislation and need to seek care outside of Texas, the fund will help cover the additional costs incurred," the letter said.
Match Group, based in Dallas, owns the biggest global portfolio of dating apps and websites, which includes Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid and Hinge.
"We received hundreds of emails and Slack messages of support, of gratitude," Match Group's chief communications officer Justine Sacco said. "People were very proud that she came out and spoke up and put something into place to protect them."
This was just a preview of a trend to come. In the months since, the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing trigger bans on abortions to take effect in several states. A growing list of companies is now offering similar services to their employees. Big name corporations like Disney, Microsoft, Nike and Tesla have announced that they plan to assist employees who need to travel out-of-state for services and care.
Corporate America reckons with its role in reproductive rights
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Our business is predicated on helping people find love and relationships and eventually get married and lead to building families," she said. "I think that reproductive rights are in place so that when you choose to have a family, you can also do it in the way that is best for your children, for your partner, and for yourself. And so all of those benefits really should be thought of comprehensively."
When asked if Match Group would consider moving its operations to a state with less restrictive abortion laws, Sacco said they were "looking at all options" to make sure their workforce felt safe and supported. The company has nearly 400 employees in Texas alone.
"Match has been in Texas since the '90s," she said. "But I don't think anything's off the table."
..."Our business is predicated on helping people find love and relationships and eventually get married and lead to building families," she said. "I think that reproductive rights are in place so that when you choose to have a family, you can also do it in the way that is best for your children, for your partner, and for yourself. And so all of those benefits really should be thought of comprehensively."
When asked if Match Group would consider moving its operations to a state with less restrictive abortion laws, Sacco said they were "looking at all options" to make sure their workforce felt safe and supported. The company has nearly 400 employees in Texas alone.
"Match has been in Texas since the '90s," she said. "But I don't think anything's off the table."
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