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Strong retaliation cases also generally include evidence that the employer did not discharge employees who did not engage in protected activity under substantially similar circumstances, failed to observe its company policies, and/or made derogatory comments directed at the employee's protected activity.

Some examples of retaliation would be a termination or failure to hire, a demotion, a decrease in pay, a decrease in the number of hours that you've worked. The cause will be obvious things such as a reprimand, a warning or lowering of your evaluation scores.

Also, you can file a complaint by phone at (512) 463-2642 or 1-888-452-4778.

An employer may not fire, demote, harass or otherwise retaliate against an individual for submitting a complaint of discrimination, participating in a discrimination proceeding or otherwise opposing discrimination.

Strong retaliation cases also generally include evidence that the employer did not discharge employees who did not engage in protected activity under substantially similar circumstances, failed to observe its company policies, and/or made derogatory comments directed at the employee's protected activity.

(a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly harms or threatens to harm another by an unlawful act: (1) in retaliation for or on account of the service or status of another as a: (A) public servant, witness, prospective witness, or informant; or.

Penalties for Retaliation and Obstruction At a minimum, retaliation and obstruction are considered felonies of the third degree in Texas. A third-degree felony conviction can be penalized with two to ten years in prison and a fine that may be as high as $10,000.

The state law prohibiting retaliation is Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code. Federal laws prohibiting retaliation include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. These laws contain strong protections against retaliation.

Unlawful retaliation occurs when a person or an institution takes an adverse action against an individual either in response to the exercise of a protected activity or to deter or prevent protected activity in the future.

Also, you can file a complaint by phone at (512) 463-2642 or 1-888-452-4778. General Public Evacuation: An employee may file a lawsuit in an appropriate court. An employee may be entitled to reinstatement, lost wages, and reinstatement of benefits. If you believe you have a claim, you should contact a lawyer.