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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Family Code - FAM § 8.208. Employer's Liability for Discriminatory Hiring or Discharge - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/family-code/fam-sect-8-208/
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