Tesla pays travel costs for employees seeking abortion services

Tesla is protecting journey costs for employees searching for out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of main corporations who’ve introduced an analogous policy to learn employees affected by new restrictions up to now few months.

The company stated in its 2021 “ Influence Report ” launched Friday that it expanded its Safety Internet program and health insurance offerings last yr to include “travel and lodging assist for individuals who may have to hunt healthcare providers which might be unavailable in their dwelling state.”

The automobile maker officially moved its corporate headquarters last 12 months from Silicon Valley to Texas, which handed a legislation 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 may abolish a nationwide right to an abortion.

In the meantime, Republican lawmakers are taking intention at companies offering to help girls seeking abortions in states with less restrictive legal guidelines.

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

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk didn't immediately respond to a request for comment, however he tweeted in September that he believes “authorities should 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 remain out of politics.”