Tesla pays journey prices for staff searching for abortion services

Tesla is protecting travel costs for workers in search of out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of major corporations who’ve introduced an identical policy to learn staff affected by new restrictions previously few months.

The company mentioned in its 2021 “ Impact Report ” launched Friday that it expanded its Security Web program and health insurance offerings last yr to incorporate “journey and lodging assist for individuals who may have to seek healthcare companies which might be unavailable in their house state.”

The automotive maker formally moved its company headquarters final 12 months from Silicon Valley to Texas, which handed a law banning abortions at roughly six weeks of being pregnant.

Other states have since introduced new restrictions, and a political firestorm was set off this week with the leaked draft of a Supreme Courtroom opinion that might abolish a nationwide right to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking intention at firms providing to assist ladies looking for abortions in states with much less restrictive laws.

Texas State Consultant Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has mentioned he would suggest laws barring native governments in the state from doing enterprise with any firm that gives travel advantages for workers 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 prices.

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