Texas Labor Code - Section 21.127. Expansion Of Rights To Challenge Discriminatory Seniority Systems

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§ 21.127. EXPANSION OF RIGHTS TO CHALLENGE DISCRIMINATORY 
SENIORITY SYSTEMS.  With respect to a seniority system adopted for 
an intentionally discriminatory purpose in violation of this 
chapter, whether that discriminatory purpose is apparent on the 
face of the seniority provision, an unlawful employment practice 
occurs when:
		(1)  the seniority system is adopted;                                         
		(2)  an individual becomes subject to the system;  or                         
		(3)  an individual is injured by the application of the 
system or a provision of the system.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, § 9.05(a), eff. Sept. 1, 
1995.    

Last modified: August 10, 2007