Louisiana
Updated to include state pregnancy rights poster.
As mandated by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, covered employers must post and distribute the Louisiana Pregnancy Rights of Employees Poster.
Updated to reflect law limiting use of criminal history in hiring decisions, effective August 1, 2021.
Updated to reflect notice provisions in amendments to state pregnancy accommodation requirements, effective August 1, 2021.
In-depth review of the spectrum of Louisiana employment law requirements HR must follow with respect to ADA disabilities.
Louisiana employers with 26 or more employees should consider including this statement in their handbook to educate employees about the availability of reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and to comply with a handbook policy requirement.
Louisiana employers with 26 or more employees within Louisiana that seek to educate employees, including supervisors, about the availability of reasonable leave for pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions should include this model policy statement in their handbook.