Texas Workers Compensation Act

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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.