Are employers prohibited from retaliating against employees for filing a discrimination claim?

Yes, employers in Texas are prohibited from retaliating against employees for filing a discrimination claim. The Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA) and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act, prohibits all forms of discrimination in the workplace and protect employees who report such discrimination. This includes any form of retaliatory action taken against those who file a discrimination claim, including firing, demotion, any sanctions, or any other acts of retribution. Retaliation is any action taken by an employer against an employee for exercising a right under the TCHRA or Title VII that would deter a reasonable employee from exercising the same right in the future. This includes filing a discrimination claim itself. As such, employers in Texas are prohibited from taking any action against an employee for filing a discrimination claim. If an employee believes they have been retaliated against, they can file a charge of discrimination with the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division. If it is determined that retaliation occurred, the employee may be entitled to monetary damages, reinstatement, or other remedies. In short, employers in Texas are prohibited from retaliating in any form against employees who file a discrimination claim. This is part of the TCHRA and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act, both of which protect employees against workplace discrimination.

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