Law:Title 5. Workers' Compensation. Subtitle B. Discrimination Issues (Texas)
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Subtitle B. Discrimination Issues
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Chapter 451. Discrimination Prohibited
Section 451.001. Discrimination Against Employees Prohibited.
A person may not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against an employee because the employee has:
(1) filed a workers' compensation claim in good faith;
(2) hired a lawyer to represent the employee in a claim;
(3) instituted or caused to be instituted in good faith a proceeding under Subtitle A; or
(4) testified or is about to testify in a proceeding under Subtitle A.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Section 451.002. Remedies; Burden Of Proof.
(a) A person who violates Section 451.001 is liable for reasonable damages incurred by the employee as a result of the violation.
(b) An employee discharged in violation of Section 451.001 is entitled to reinstatement in the former position of employment.
(c) The burden of proof in a proceeding under this section is on the employee.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Section 451.003. Injunction. A D
istrict court may restrain, for cause shown, a violation of Section 451.001.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.