Texas Labor Code
§ 451.002 — REMEDIES; BURDEN OF PROOF
LA § 451.002Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · Part B. DISCRIMINATION ISSUES · Ch. 451. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
Statute text
View on source(a)A person who violates Section 451.001 is liable for reasonable damages incurred by the employee as a result of the violation.
(b)An employee discharged in violation of Section 451.001 is entitled to reinstatement in the former position of employment.
(c)The burden of proof in a proceeding under this section is on the employee.
Legislative history
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.