Tesla pays journey costs for workers in search of abortion companies

Tesla is masking journey prices for workers looking for out-of-state abortions, becoming a member of the ranks of major companies who’ve launched a similar policy to profit staff affected by new restrictions previously few months.

The company stated in its 2021 “ Affect Report ” released Friday that it expanded its Safety Web program and medical health insurance offerings last 12 months to include “journey and lodging assist for many who may have to hunt healthcare companies which can be unavailable of their home state.”

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

Different states have since introduced 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 right to an abortion.

In the meantime, Republican lawmakers are taking goal at companies providing to help ladies looking for abortions in states with less restrictive laws.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has mentioned he would suggest legislation barring local governments within the state from doing business with any firm that gives travel advantages for employees searching for abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio launched a bill on Wednesday that may prohibit firms from claiming tax deductions for such prices.

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