Tesla pays travel prices for employees seeking abortion companies

Tesla is protecting journey prices for workers in search of out-of-state abortions, becoming a member of the ranks of major firms who’ve launched an analogous coverage to benefit workers affected by new restrictions prior to now few months.

The corporate mentioned in its 2021 “ Impact Report ” released Friday that it expanded its Security Web program and medical health insurance offerings last year to include “travel and lodging support for individuals who might have to hunt healthcare services which are unavailable of their dwelling state.”

The car maker formally moved its company headquarters final 12 months from Silicon Valley to Texas, which passed a legislation 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 Court docket opinion that might abolish a nationwide proper to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking goal at corporations providing to help girls seeking abortions in states with less restrictive laws.

Texas State Consultant Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has said he would propose legislation barring native governments in the state from doing business with any company that gives travel benefits for employees seeking abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill on Wednesday that might prohibit corporations from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

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