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This bill amends the Texas Labor Code to expand unemployment compensation eligibility for employees who leave their workplace due to sexual harassment. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision allowing individuals to receive unemployment benefits if they leave their job after reporting sexual harassment either to their employer, a law enforcement agency, or by filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Texas Workforce Commission. This change is part of the existing law that already provides unemployment benefits for individuals who separate from employment for urgent, compelling, and necessary reasons, such as protecting themselves from family violence or caring for a terminally ill spouse. The changes will apply only to unemployment compensation claims filed with the Texas Workforce Commission on or after September 1, 2025, meaning claims filed before this date will be governed by the previous version of the law. By adding this provision, the bill aims to provide financial protection for workers who feel compelled to leave their job due to sexual harassment, acknowledging the serious impact such workplace behavior can have on an individual's professional and personal well-being.

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