Texas Workers Compensation Act
Title 5 - Texas Labor Code - Chapters 401-506
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LABOR CODE
SUBTITLE B. DISCRIMINATION ISSUES
CHAPTER 451. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
§ 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, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
§ 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, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
§ 451.003. INJUNCTION. A district court may restrain,
for cause shown, a violation of Section 451.001.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
