Tesla pays travel prices for employees in search of abortion providers

Tesla is masking journey prices for employees looking for out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of main corporations who’ve introduced an analogous policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions previously few months.

The corporate stated in its 2021 “ Influence Report ” launched Friday that it expanded its Security Web program and health insurance offerings final 12 months to incorporate “travel and lodging assist for many who might have to hunt healthcare providers which are unavailable in their dwelling state.”

The car maker formally moved its corporate headquarters last 12 months from Silicon Valley to Texas, which handed a law banning abortions at roughly six weeks of pregnancy.

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.

In the meantime, Republican lawmakers are taking goal at corporations offering to help girls looking for abortions in states with less restrictive legal guidelines.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has mentioned he would suggest legislation barring local governments within the state from doing enterprise with any company that provides journey benefits for employees in search of abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a invoice on Wednesday that would prohibit companies from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

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