Tesla can pay journey costs for employees looking for abortion services

Tesla is masking travel costs for workers in search of out-of-state abortions, becoming a member of the ranks of main companies who’ve launched the same policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.

The corporate mentioned in its 2021 “ Impact Report ” released Friday that it expanded its Security Web program and health insurance choices final year to include “journey and lodging assist for many who may have to seek healthcare providers which might be unavailable in their home state.”

The automobile maker formally moved its company headquarters last yr from Silicon Valley to Texas, which passed a law banning abortions at roughly six weeks of being pregnant.

Different states have since launched 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 proper to an abortion.

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

Texas State Consultant Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has said he would suggest laws barring native governments within the state from doing business with any firm that provides travel advantages for workers searching for abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill on Wednesday that will prohibit companies from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

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