Texas SB543 allows employees who leave their jobs due to sexual harassment to be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Texas SB543 amends the Labor Code to ensure employees who leave their jobs due to sexual harassment can qualify for unemployment benefits. This applies to claims filed with the Texas Workforce Commission after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. To qualify, the employee must have reported the harassment to their employer or law enforcement, or filed a complaint with the Texas Workforce Commission or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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