Tesla workers reportedly fired after staying home over fears of contracting COVID-19

Report: Tesla workers fired after allowed to stay home

Two Tesla employees allege they were fired after they stayed home over concerns about the coronavirus.

FREMONT, Calif. (KTVU) - Two Tesla employees claim they were fired after being allowed to stay home over concerns of contracting COVID-19.

When Elon Musk reopened the Fremont plant against Alameda County orders in May he told employees they would not be penalized if they stayed home.

However, two employees allegedly received termination letters citing their failure to show up and the company's inability to reach them, according to the Washington Post.

Report: Tesla workers allowed to stay home later fired

Washington Post Technology Reporter Faiz Siddiqui reported on employees at Fremont's Tesla factory who were told they could stay home over concerns of contracting COVID-19, but were later fired.

The former employees said they were in communication with management and believe they were targeted for speaking to the Post about their safety concerns.