Texas HB5321 mandates protections for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

HB5321 amends the Texas Labor Code to establish protections for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Employers must not discharge, discriminate, or retaliate against employees for taking time off to obtain relief, such as restraining orders, or to appear in court. Employers must also provide reasonable accommodations for safety at work. Employees must provide reasonable notice of time off, unless infeasible, and certification of the reason for absence if unscheduled.

Texas HB5321 mandates protections for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

HB5321 amends the Texas Labor Code to establish protections for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Employers must not discharge, discriminate, or retaliate against employees for taking time off to obtain relief, such as restraining orders, or to appear in court. Employers must also provide reasonable accommodations for safety at work. Employees must provide reasonable notice of time off, unless infeasible, and certification of the reason for absence if unscheduled.