Tesla will pay journey costs for employees searching for abortion companies

Tesla is covering travel costs for employees seeking out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of main firms who’ve introduced the same policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions prior to now few months.

The corporate mentioned in its 2021 “ Affect Report ” launched Friday that it expanded its Safety Net program and medical health insurance offerings last yr to incorporate “travel and lodging help for individuals who might have to hunt healthcare services which might be unavailable of their house state.”

The automobile maker officially moved its corporate headquarters last yr from Silicon Valley to Texas, which passed a law banning abortions at roughly six weeks of pregnancy.

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 will abolish a nationwide proper to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking intention at companies providing to assist girls looking for abortions in states with much less restrictive laws.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has said he would suggest laws barring native governments in the state from doing business with any firm that gives travel advantages for workers in search of 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 did not instantly respond to a request for comment, however he tweeted in September that he believes “government should hardly ever impose its will upon the folks, and, when doing so, should aspire to maximize their cumulative happiness. That stated, I would like to stay out of politics.”