Tesla Defends Home Visits to Sick Workers Amid High Absenteeism in Germany

Elon Musk investigates as Tesla's Berlin factory faces criticism over alleged harsh working conditions and high sick leave rates.

Tesla managers have visited the homes of sick employees to address high absenteeism rates at the Berlin gigafactory.
Absenteeism at the Berlin factory reached 17% in August, significantly higher than the German auto industry's average of just over 5%.
Tesla's management claims that some employees are exploiting Germany's social system, while the union IG Metall argues that workers are overworked and subjected to unsafe conditions.
Elon Musk has pledged to investigate the high rates of sick leave, calling the situation 'crazy' in a social media post.
IG Metall has criticized the home visits as 'absurd' and indicative of a 'culture of fear' at the factory, urging Tesla to improve working conditions instead.