Tesla pays journey prices for employees searching for abortion services

Tesla is overlaying journey prices for workers in search of out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of main firms who’ve introduced a similar coverage to benefit workers affected by new restrictions up to now few months.

The company said in its 2021 “ Impression Report ” released Friday that it expanded its Security Net program and medical health insurance offerings final yr to incorporate “journey and lodging support for those who may have to seek healthcare companies which might be unavailable of their dwelling state.”

The automotive maker officially moved its corporate headquarters last yr from Silicon Valley to Texas, which handed a regulation banning abortions at roughly six weeks of pregnancy.

Different 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 may abolish a nationwide right to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking goal at firms providing to assist ladies searching for abortions in states with much less restrictive legal guidelines.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has mentioned he would suggest legislation barring local governments in the state from doing business with any company that gives travel benefits for workers in search of abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill on Wednesday that would prohibit companies from claiming tax deductions for such prices.

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk did not instantly reply to a request for comment, however he tweeted in September that he believes “authorities ought to hardly ever impose its will upon the folks, and, when doing so, ought to aspire to maximise their cumulative happiness. That mentioned, I would favor to remain out of politics.”