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Texas Family Code - Section 8.208. Employer's Liability For Discriminatory Hiring Or Discharge

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§ 8.208. EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY FOR DISCRIMINATORY HIRING 
OR DISCHARGE.  (a) An employer may not use an order or writ of 
withholding as grounds in whole or part for the termination of 
employment of, or for any other disciplinary action against, an 
employee.
	(b)  An employer may not refuse to hire an employee because 
of an order or writ of withholding.
	(c)  An employer who intentionally discharges an employee in 
violation of this section is liable to that employee for current 
wages, other employment benefits, and reasonable attorney's fees 
and court costs incurred in enforcing the employee's rights.
	(d)  In addition to liability imposed under Subsection (c), 
the court shall order with respect to an employee whose employment 
was suspended or terminated in violation of this section 
appropriate injunctive relief, including reinstatement of:
		(1)  the employee's position with the employer;  and                          
		(2)  fringe benefits or seniority lost as a result of 
the suspension or termination.
	(e)  An employee may bring an action to enforce the 
employee's rights under this section.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 807, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.           

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