Tesla sending emails to employees who haven't 'badged in' often enough

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Tesla monitors its employees' office attendance, according to a Tesla employee who posted on the professional network app Blind

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Tesla employee posted a screenshot of an automated email from Tesla to Blind on Tuesday

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The email reminded the person that they hadn't entered a Tesla facility for at least 16 days in the past month

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A Tesla employee confirmed the email's authenticity

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Tesla did not respond to Insider's request for comment

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This email is being sent to you because you have not used your badge to enter a Tesla facility on at least 16 days over the past 30 days

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We expect all employees to be back in the office full-time today

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Several reasons may have prevented you from badged in, including illness, vacation, or business travel

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Please inform your manager about the reason for your absence by email, with a copy sent to absence@tesla.com

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Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, reportedly issued an ultimatum to Tesla staff on May 31, asking them to return to work for a minimum of 40 hours a week or quit

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