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Can you summarize Tex. Lab. Chapter 411?
TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT > WORKERS' HEALTH AND SAFETY
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, specifically focusing on workers’ health and safety. It defines the term ’employer’ and outlines the requirements for employers who obtain workers’ compensation insurance coverage. The chapter provides immunity to insurance companies, their agents, servants, or employees, and safety consultants for accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases that may occur in connection with the operations of the employer. Franchisors are not considered employers of franchisees or franchisee’s employees unless certain conditions are met. The document also highlights the role of the Division in coordinating and enforcing state laws and rules related to workers’ health and safety. The Division collects and analyzes statistical information, coordinates safety services, and promotes workers’ health and safety through educational programs. It collaborates with various entities to educate employees and employers about workplace safety. The document further discusses the job safety information system, reporting requirements for safety violations, and the provision of educational materials. It emphasizes the confidentiality of employee information and the penalties for unauthorized disclosure. Additionally, the document addresses accident prevention services provided by insurance companies writing workers’ compensation insurance in Texas. It outlines the requirements for accident prevention facilities and the division’s authority to conduct inspections. The document also mentions the reporting of safety violations and the provision of educational materials related to occupational health and safety. Overall, the document sets out the general requirements and responsibilities for workers’ health and safety in Texas, applicable to employers, insurance companies, and employees, with specific exemptions and without mentioning any specific penalties.
Whom does it apply to?
Employers, insurance companies, employees
What does it govern?
Workers' health and safety
What are exemptions?
Franchisors are not considered employers of franchisees or franchisee's employees under this chapter, unless a court of competent jurisdiction in Texas finds that the franchisor has exercised a type or degree of control over the franchisee or franchisee's employees not customarily exercised for the purpose of protecting the franchisor's trademarks and brand.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Texas