Transportation Concerns: Elon Musk's Tesla Faces Criticism Over Home Visits to Sick Employees
Worsening Transportation Issues at Tesla
In a startling turn of events, reports indicate that Elon Musk's Tesla is facing significant backlash over its treatment of sick workers. Transportation at the Berlin Gigafactory has taken an alarming twist as managers conduct home visits to employees who are out sick. This initiative has sparked outrage and raised ethical questions regarding employee health and safety.
sick leave surge
According to the Handelsblatt, a German newspaper, instances of these visits have led to workers threatening to involve law enforcement, indicating severe discontent among the staff. The situation is compounded by a dramatic increase in sick leave rates, which reached 17% in August—remarkably over three times the average in the German auto industry for the previous year.
Union Response
- Dirk Schulze, a regional leader for the IG Metall union, has voiced concerns
- Such visits are seen as a violation of personal space and trust
- The union urges Tesla to reconsider its approach toward employee welfare
This controversial method employed by Tesla, particularly during a surge of sick leave, raises significant questions about corporate governance in the transportation sector.
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