Tesla pays journey costs for workers in search of abortion companies

Tesla is masking travel prices for workers seeking out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of main corporations who’ve launched an analogous coverage to learn staff affected by new restrictions up to now few months.

The company mentioned in its 2021 “ Affect Report ” released Friday that it expanded its Safety Web program and medical insurance choices last year to include “journey and lodging assist for many who might have to hunt healthcare companies which are unavailable of their home state.”

The automotive maker formally moved its corporate headquarters final yr from Silicon Valley to Texas, which handed a legislation banning abortions at roughly six weeks of being pregnant.

Different states have since launched new restrictions, and a political firestorm was set off this week with the leaked draft of a Supreme Court docket opinion that would abolish a nationwide proper to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking purpose at firms providing to help women seeking abortions in states with less restrictive legal guidelines.

Texas State Consultant Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has mentioned he would propose legislation barring native governments within the state from doing business with any company that provides journey advantages for employees in search of abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill on Wednesday that will prohibit corporations from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk didn't instantly reply to a request for remark, but he tweeted in September that he believes “government should hardly ever impose its will upon the folks, and, when doing so, should aspire to maximize their cumulative happiness. That said, I would like to stay out of politics.”