Sunday, 4 March 2012

Emergency Contraception-Conscience-Workplace

Debate over conscience in the workplace intensifies

(Reuters) - Can a state require a pharmacy to stock and dispense Emergency Contraception - even when the owner considers the drug immoral? That's the question at the heart of a long-running legal battle in Washington state, expected to be decided Wednesday with a ruling from U.S. District Court in Seattle. It's the latest twist in a contentious national debate over the role of conscience in the workplace. In recent weeks, the debate has been dominated by religious groups fighting to overturn a federal mandate that most health insurance plans provide free birth control. ... read more..

source:yahoo.com

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