All Texas employees have a responsibility to know what their rights are under federal law and how Texas law enforces them. In addition, the Texas Workforce Commission is the government office charged with overseeing the rights of Texas employees who work in businesses open to state labor regulations.
In this sense, fundamentally, Texas employees have the right to:
Receive a fair, safe, and timely salary.
It refers to compensation for work performed; it cannot be less than the minimum wage established by the State. It must be adjusted to the nature of the work performed and to the legal standards of fair pay, hours, and overtime.
Not be the object of discrimination.
Discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, nationality, sex, religion, or any other legally protected class in any aspect related to work, be it hiring, working conditions, remuneration, or dismissal, is prohibited. Similarly, the law gives them the right to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission if the employee considers that he has been discriminated against.
Enjoy a healthy and safe workplace.
And have compensation benefits for injuries suffered in the workplace, for illnesses, or even death, related to work activities. Workers’ compensation consists of income from lost wages and medical care.
The employee also has the right to file a lawsuit against their employer with the Texas Department of Insurance for a personal injury if it occurs in the workplace and the employer is not part of the Workers’ Compensation System.
Unemployment Compensation Benefits.
Awarded by the Texas Unemployment Compensation Law, it is a partial and temporary replacement income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own.
