One of Indiana's biggest employers, Eli Lilly, says it's looking at 'employment growth' outside the state following strict anti-abortion law

Following Indiana's near-total ban on abortion, Eli Lilly and Company will have to plan for more employment growth outside of their home state.

The first state to establish an abortion ban after the Supreme Court's decision was Indiana.

There are exceptions for abortions in cases of rape or incest and if the fetus is diagnosed with a lethal fetal abnormality.

On September 15 the ban will take effect.

Eli Lilly has over 10,000 employees in Indiana.

The company is concerned that the ruling will affect their ability to attract diverse scientific, engineering and business talent from around the world.

While we have expanded our employee health plan coverage to include travel for reproductive services unavailable locally, that may not be enough for some current and potential employees.

Thousands of people are important drivers of our state's economy and we work hard to keep them. We will have to plan for more employment growth outside of our home state.