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The Victims Abuse Bill
New bill allows victims of abuse to sue employers
Relating to an employer's civil liability under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act for injuries sustained by certain victims of sexual assault or abuse.
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This bill would let some workers who are abused sue their bosses for injuries caused by the abuse.
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If this bill passes, it could help protect vulnerable workers by allowing them to hold their employers accountable for abuse. Now is the time to support it.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill allows employees with disabilities who are victims of sexual assault or abuse to sue their employers.
- Employees can sue if their injuries were caused by the employer's negligence.
- The bill would take effect on September 1, 2025.
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