Tesla will pay travel costs for employees in search of abortion services

Tesla is covering journey prices for workers seeking out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of major firms who’ve launched an analogous coverage to profit employees affected by new restrictions previously few months.

The corporate said in its 2021 “ Impact Report ” launched Friday that it expanded its Safety Web program and health insurance choices final yr to include “journey and lodging assist for many who might have to seek healthcare companies which can be unavailable in their dwelling state.”

The car maker officially moved its company headquarters final year from Silicon Valley to Texas, which passed a legislation banning abortions at roughly six weeks of being pregnant.

Other states have since launched 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 offering to help ladies looking for abortions in states with less restrictive legal guidelines.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has stated he would propose legislation barring local governments in the state from doing enterprise with any company that provides journey benefits for workers looking for abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio launched a invoice on Wednesday that may prohibit corporations from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

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