I was told that TDCJ admin are requiring employees to sign documentation stating that they will notify TDCJ of any potential travel out of state. The location, who you will interact with, if you fly in to an airport who will pick you up, where your going, etc..
Don’t sign that. As per EEOC, numerous private law firms, and your basic constitutional rights you do not have to disclose that information. Furthermore, it’s been ruled that TDCJ cannot limit employee travel to any location deemed accessible by the CDC, and the governor of Texas. Example: the governor opened up the Louisiana state line for travel without restrictions. Therefore TDCJ cannot limit or force you to report travel into That area. This includes travel to countries that have not been designated as hot zones by the CDC. Furthermore, TDCJ does not have the legal right to mandate self quarantine if you go across state lines. The governor has to sign that order and their are currently no such orders on record.
I predict lawsuits arising from any forced compliance or mandatory reporting of, or imposed travel bans and restrictions implemented by the TDCJ. If you have issues regarding this policy file an employee grievance. Wait for a response. Then seek legal representation after notifying your local State Representative.
Ok. But there's the FACT that Texas is an "at will" state. They will fire you, but not have to the reason, hence "at will"...no reason needed, and none given. Try fighting that in court, and get back to us.