CHAPTER 451. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
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.