Texas Worker Compensation Discrimination

Chapter 451 of the Texas Labor Code addresses discrimination issues related to Texas worker compensation and, at Section 451.001, states that a person may not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against an employee because the employee has: (1) filed a worker’s 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.  According to Chapter 451, Section 451.002, a person who violates Section 451.001 is liable for reasonable damages, including potentially mental anguish damages, incurred by the employee as a result of the violation.  Further, an employee discharged in violation of Section 451.001 is entitled to reinstatement in the former position of employment. 

Whether worker compensation discrimination occurs in Beaumont, Houston or elsewhere in Texas, victims of employment related worker compensation discrimination or retaliation may consult an attorney to determine if a worker compensation discrimination and retaliation lawsuit is ultimately appropriate under the particular facts and circumstances of the potential claim.