Below is a small sampling of employment-related legislation filed in the Texas Legislature. If passed and signed into law, these will have a tremendous impact on Texas employers.
HB238/SB237
Prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
HB321
Deferred adjudication may not be used as a factor in employment decisions, housing or issuance of state licenses.
HB667
Puts leave for foster children on same basis as leave for biological or adopted children.
HB950
Incorporates federal law in the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.
HB1829
Relating to safe patient handling and movement practices at hospitals and nursing homes. No retaliation or discrimination toward staff members who refuse to participate in unsafe handling of patients.
HB1188
Relating to limiting the liability of persons who employ persons with criminal convictions. Tightens up on standards for proving negligent hiring and supervision of employees with prior convictions.
HB494/SB741
Extends to two years the time limit for filing a wage claim with Texas Workforce Commission.
SB340
If TWC finds bad faith on employer's part for failure to pay wages, it "shall" impose a penalty (instead of "may").
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