California exempts Tesla workers from its limited stay at home order to curb COVID-19 spread

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Tesla Fremont Factory

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) employees are exempted from California Governor Gavin Newsom’s new limited stay at home order to curb the spread of  COVID-19 across the state.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) considers Tesla employees “essential workers” since the company is a manufacturer of electric vehicles. It means the automaker will be able to continue its operations at its factory in Fremont while implementing its existing COVID-19 health safety policy.

“The Limited Stay at Home Order does not apply to these employees as they are deemed essential workers – manufacturing is listed as an essential workforce. You can find more here. The Critical Manufacturing Sector identifies several industries to serve as the core of the sector including Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Products. While operating, this sector must follow industry guidance for manufacturing,” said the CDPH to CNBC in response to its inquiry about Gov. Newsom’s new restrictions particularly the curfew.

In July, the CDPH issued guidance for manufacturers “to support a safer lower-risk environment for workers.”