Updated to reflect amendments regarding protected National Guard members related to benefits, reinstatement and discrimination, effective August 29, 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.
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.