Relating to eligibility for unemployment compensation for employees who leave the workplace due to sexual harassment.

HB 1362 amends Texas unemployment law to allow workers who leave their jobs due to sexual harassment to qualify for benefits, provided they reported the harassment to their employer, law enforcement, or filed a formal complaint with the EEOC or Texas Commission on Human Rights. The bill specifies that employees must have taken these documented steps before leaving the workplace to avoid disqualification for unemployment benefits. It directly affects employees experiencing workplace sexual harassment who cannot safely continue working. The law applies only to claims filed on or after the bill's effective date, not past cases. This change creates a clear eligibility pathway for victims of sexual harassment who follow proper reporting procedures.