Case: Texas Health And Human Services Commission V. Kadia, ___ S.W.3d ___, 2024 WL 3212411 (Tex. App.—Austin 2024)
If you are having issues like the plaintiff in this case, our New Mexico workplace retaliation lawyer is available for a free consultation.
The Short Story
A state agency employee claimed retaliation after protected activity. The question was whether the employer’s actions were serious enough to “dissuade” a reasonable worker from complaining.
What The Court Decided
The court explained the “dissuasion” standard and highlighted factors like the effect on core duties, pay, prestige, and career prospects inside and outside the employer.
What This Means For Texas Employees
Retaliation isn’t limited to firings. If your job duties, pay, reputation, or future prospects take a meaningful hit after you speak up about discrimination, that can be actionable—even if your title or pay grade doesn’t change on paper.
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