Sec. 415.006. EMPLOYER CHARGEBACKS PROHIBITED; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION. (a) An employer may not collect from an employee, directly or indirectly, a premium or other fee paid by the employer to obtain workers' compensation insurance coverage, except as provided by Sections 406.123 and 406.144.
(b) An employee or legal beneficiary of an employee has a right of action to recover damages against an employer who violates Subsection (a).
(c) A person commits an administrative violation if the person violates Subsection (a).
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.270, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 415 - Administrative Violations
Section 415.001. Administrative Violation by Representative of Employee or Legal Beneficiary
Section 415.002. Administrative Violation by Insurance Carrier
Section 415.003. Administrative Violation by Health Care Provider
Section 415.0035. Additional Violations by Insurance Carrier or Health Care Provider
Section 415.0036. Administrative Violation by Person Performing Certain Claim Services
Section 415.005. Overcharging by Health Care Providers Prohibited; Administrative Violation
Section 415.006. Employer Chargebacks Prohibited; Administrative Violation
Section 415.007. Loans by Attorneys Prohibited
Section 415.008. Fraudulently Obtaining or Denying Benefits; Administrative Violation
Section 415.009. Frivolous Actions; Administrative Violation
Section 415.010. Breach of Agreement; Administrative Violation