Tesla will pay journey costs for employees looking for abortion services

Tesla is masking travel prices for workers looking for out-of-state abortions, becoming a member of the ranks of main firms who’ve launched a similar coverage to benefit workers affected by new restrictions up to now few months.

The company stated in its 2021 “ Impression Report ” released Friday that it expanded its Security Web program and medical health insurance choices final year to include “travel and lodging assist for many who may need to hunt healthcare providers which are unavailable of their house state.”

The car maker officially moved its company headquarters final yr from Silicon Valley to Texas, which passed a law 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 opinion that will abolish a nationwide proper to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking intention at corporations providing to assist ladies seeking abortions in states with less restrictive laws.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has stated he would suggest legislation barring local governments within the state from doing business with any firm that gives journey benefits for workers looking for abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a invoice on Wednesday that may prohibit corporations from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk didn't immediately reply to a request for remark, however he tweeted in September that he believes “authorities should rarely impose its will upon the individuals, and, when doing so, should aspire to maximise their cumulative happiness. That stated, I would prefer to remain out of politics.”