Tesla's Germany senior director defends home visits during sick leave to address high 17% absence rate, facing backlash from employees and union.

Tesla's senior director in Germany, André Thierig, defended the company's practice of sending managers to visit employees at home during sick leave, citing concerns about potential misuse of sick leave laws. The initiative aims to address a high absence rate of 17% at the Berlin plant, significantly above the industry average. The visits have met with backlash from some employees and the German union IG Metall, which attributes absences to overwork and unsafe conditions.

September 30, 2024
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