They add to the growing number of companies offering the policy
Youth publisher LADbible Group is rolling out a new abortion policy for its employees to support them and their well-being. The new policy grants employees up to 10 days of paid time off for an abortion procedure, according to its announcement.
In cases where the employee lives in an area where the procedure is banned, the company is will also be providing up to $10,000 of travel allowance so they can get access to healthcare in relation to abortion.
The new policy will cover all employees across LADbible Group, whether full-time, part-time permanent, and fixed term. They will also receive resources on abortion procedures that are available.
Sinead Allchurch, LADbible Group's HR Director, said that the efforts stem from the company's stance that employees have the right to make decisions in relation to their own bodies.
"It's important to us that all employees feel supported through situations which may be personally challenging and difficult," said Allchurch in a statement. "We believe that everyone has the right to make decisions in relation to their body, health and have access to comprehensive healthcare."
The initiative from LADbible Church adds to the growing number of companies that are rolling out their own abortion policies following the US Supreme Court overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade.
Read more: Companies could face hurdles covering abortion travel costs
Solly Solomou, LADbible Group CEO and Founder, said their company's initiatives follow their expansion to the United States this year, stressing that they want their employees to feel supported.
"As our company grows on a global scale, with the expansion into the US this year and a 45% increase in employees year on year, we're always looking at new policies to ensure we are reflecting the needs of everyone and show that as an employer, we will always support them," said Solomou.
In addition to the abortion policy, the Group also launched the "Someone You Love" campaign in a bid to end the stigma on abortion, while also education its audience on abortion rights closer to home, and how they can help women in the US.
The campaign aims to address the significant challenges faced by women and pregnant people when trying to access abortion services in Northern Ireland.
