Description
Texas Sexual Harassment Poster
The Texas Sexual Harassment Poster provides employees and employers with important information about workplace sexual harassment, prohibited conduct, and employee protections under Texas Labor Code Chapter 21 and applicable federal employment discrimination laws. This full-color, laminated workplace poster explains sexual harassment and helps businesses communicate their commitment to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free work environment.
Texas Sexual Harassment Poster Specifications:
- 11"W x 17"H
- Portrait Style
- Printed in Full Color
- Laminated with High Quality Laminate
Texas Workplace Sexual Harassment Laws
Texas Labor Code Sections 21.141 and 21.142 establish protections against workplace sexual harassment. Sexual harassment may include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects employment conditions or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.
Texas law prohibits unlawful sexual harassment and requires covered employers to take immediate and appropriate corrective action when they know or should know that sexual harassment is occurring.
Who Should Display the Texas Sexual Harassment Poster?
The Texas Sexual Harassment Poster is suitable for businesses and organizations seeking to educate employees about workplace harassment protections and reinforce their anti-harassment policies.
Texas sexual harassment protections can apply to employers with one or more employees. Businesses of all sizes should understand their responsibilities for preventing and addressing workplace sexual harassment.
This supplemental poster is an educational workplace notice. Texas does not generally require every employer to display this specific standalone sexual harassment poster, although applicable equal employment opportunity posting requirements may apply.
Types of Workplace Sexual Harassment
Workplace sexual harassment generally includes two commonly recognized forms:
- Quid Pro Quo Harassment: Situations where employment decisions or benefits are conditioned on accepting or rejecting unwelcome sexual conduct.
- Hostile Work Environment: Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to create an unlawful intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.
Sexual harassment may involve supervisors, coworkers, or other individuals encountered in the workplace. Employers should establish clear reporting procedures, promptly investigate complaints, and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.
Texas Sexual Harassment Reporting and Employee Protections
Employees who experience workplace sexual harassment may report concerns through their employer's designated complaint procedures or contact the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division or the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Texas law provides protections against retaliation for engaging in legally protected activities, including reporting unlawful discrimination or participating in certain investigations.
Employees should be aware that legal deadlines apply when filing discrimination or sexual harassment complaints with government agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Sexual Harassment Posters
What is the Texas Sexual Harassment Poster?
The Texas Sexual Harassment Poster is a workplace educational notice explaining sexual harassment, employee protections, and employer responsibilities under Texas and applicable federal employment discrimination laws.
Is a sexual harassment poster required in Texas?
Texas does not generally require all employers to display a separate sexual harassment poster. However, employers must comply with applicable workplace discrimination laws and required equal employment opportunity notices. Displaying a supplemental sexual harassment poster can help reinforce workplace awareness and company policies.
Does Texas sexual harassment law apply to small businesses?
Yes. Texas Labor Code Section 21.141 extends sexual harassment protections to employees of businesses with one or more employees. This differs from certain other employment discrimination provisions that have higher employee-count thresholds.
What should an employee do if they experience sexual harassment?
Employees may report suspected harassment through their employer's established reporting procedures. They may also contact the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division or the EEOC to learn about their rights and applicable complaint procedures.
Does the Texas Sexual Harassment Poster replace required labor law posters?
No. This supplemental poster provides workplace sexual harassment information and does not replace applicable Texas or federal equal employment opportunity notices or other required labor law posters.
Additional Texas Labor Law Compliance Posters
Browse our Texas State Specialty Labor Law Posters for additional employee rights notices and workplace compliance posters.
Review our Texas Labor Law Posters resource page for information about statewide workplace posting requirements.
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