CHAPTER 451. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED - Texas Statutes

LABOR CODE

TITLE 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION

SUBTITLE B. DISCRIMINATION ISSUES

CHAPTER 451. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED

Sec. 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.

Sec. 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.

Sec. 451.003. INJUNCTION. A district court may restrain, for

cause shown, a violation of Section 451.001.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.