21.142 – UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE. An employer commits
Texas Labor Code § 21.142
Summary
This law establishes that employers are liable for sexual harassment if they knew or should have known about it and failed to act. It applies to all employers and their agents or supervisors who oversee employees. Immediate corrective action is required to avoid unlawful employment practices.
Employers are liable for known or should-have-known sexual harassment.
Immediate corrective action is mandatory to avoid penalties.
Applies to all employers and their supervisory agents.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE. An employer commits law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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