Employer considerations in a post-Roe environment

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Editor’s note: SCOTUS did indeed overturn Roe v. Wade — and this article is more important than ever for HR to read.

The leak of the U.S. Supreme Court’s draft decision potentially overturning its almost 50-year-old decision in Roe v. Wade has employers considering potential impacts on their workforce. The right to choose is an issue steeped in religion, politics, and personal privacy, making it difficult for employers to navigate. In this article, we will look at some items employers may wish to consider if the high court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturns Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.  We discuss considerations in the areas of employment law, medical plan coverage, and employee privacy.