Louisiana
This guide provides an overview of laws relevant to separation from employment in Louisiana, including those related to employment contracts.
As mandated by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, covered employers must post and distribute the Louisiana Pregnancy Rights of Employees Poster.
Updated to include state pregnancy rights poster.
Updated to reflect law limiting use of criminal history in hiring decisions, effective August 1, 2021.
This guide highlights key aspects of Louisiana disability law. It covers disability discrimination and accommodations, pregnancy discrimination and accommodations, genetic testing, discrimination related to sickle cell trait, medical marijuana and service animals in places of public accommodation.
Updated to reflect notice provisions in amendments to state pregnancy accommodation requirements, effective August 1, 2021.
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.
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.