Two of Indiana’s largest employers, pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and engine manufacturer Cummins, oppose a new local law. banning abortion in almost all casessaying it will make it harder to recruit in the state, where both are based.
Indiana on Friday became the first US state to pass anti-abortion legislation since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. About 12 other states had so-called “trigger laws” that had been previously passed by legislatures to take effect once Roe was overturned.
Noting that Indiana had chosen to “quickly adopt one of the most restrictive anti-abortion laws” in the country, Lilly is now concerned about its ability “to attract diverse scientific, engineering and business talent from around the world.” , the pharmaceutical giant said. in a statement. “Although we have expanded our employee health plan coverage to include travel for reproductive services not available locally, this may not be sufficient for some current and potential employees.”
Based in Indiana since 1876, Lilly said it is working “hard to retain and attract thousands of people who are important drivers of our state’s economy. Given this new law, we will be forced to plan for more job growth outside our home state,” he added. Lilly, which employs 10,400 people at its headquarters in Indianapolis.
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Similar words came from Columbus, Ind.-based Cummins, which also employs about 10,000 people in the state.
“We are deeply concerned about how this law affects our people and impedes our ability to attract and retain a diverse workforce in Indiana,” the manufacturer stated on its website. “As we continue to grow our footprint by focusing on selecting communities that align with our business values and goals, this law will be factored into our decision-making process.”
The Indianapolis-based National Collegiate Athletic Association and Roche, a diagnostics company based in the US state, declined to comment.
Indiana’s abortion ban will go into effect on September 15 with some exceptions, including in cases of rape or incest and in cases where a woman’s life is in danger.
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