Texas Labor Code - Section 402.087. Information Available To Prospective Employers
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§ 402.087. INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO PROSPECTIVE
EMPLOYERS. (a) A prospective employer who has workers'
compensation insurance coverage and who complies with this
subchapter is entitled to obtain information on the prior injuries
of an applicant for employment if the employer obtains written
authorization from the applicant before making the request.
(b) The employer must make the request by telephone or file
the request in writing not later than the 14th day after the date on
which the application for employment is made.
(c) The request must include the applicant's name, address,
and social security number.
(d) If the request is made in writing, the authorization
must be filed simultaneously. If the request is made by telephone,
the employer must file the authorization not later than the 10th day
after the date on which the request is made.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Section: 402.078 402.081 402.082 402.083 402.084 402.085 402.086 402.087 402.088 402.089 402.090 402.091 402.092 402.251 403.001
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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