Louisiana Wrongful Termination Law
Wrongful termination laws are in place to ensure that employees are not fired based on discrimination or any other improper reason. Like other states, Louisiana wrongful termination laws outline the proper protocol and benefits employees are entitled to depending on their circumstances. Louisiana's wrongful termination laws cover a wide range of employment circumstances including jury duty, pregnancy and military leave.
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At Will Employment
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Louisiana is an "at will employment" state. This means that an employer may end a working relationship with an employee for any reason that is not barred by state or federal law.
Military Leave
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Employees in the military are entitled to the same leave benefits afforded to other employees. Military employees are guaranteed 15 days of paid leave each year to participate in training. Military employees are also guaranteed their former employment positions when returning from active duty and must report back to work within 72 hours of arriving back home.
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Jury Duty
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Employees who must serve on a jury cannot be terminated as long as reasonable notice is given to the employer. Employees are also entitled to one full paid day off work while on jury duty.
Prior Felony Convinctions
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An employer may not terminate an employee solely on the basis of a felony conviction unless the conviction directly pertains to the employee's duties. Fields of employment that are excluded from this rule are the architectural, engineering, medical and funeral fields.
Discrimination
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Employees cannot be terminated based on their race, national origin, gender, mental disorders, physical disorders, age or religion.
Whistle Blowers
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Employees cannot be terminated for reporting governmental abuses or environmental abuses. Remedies for wrongful termination of whistle-blowers include treble damages (triple the amount of the damages suffered), court fees, attorney fees, and any other criminal or civil remedies available.
Pregnancy
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Employees cannot be terminated for a pregnancy. They are entitled to no more than 4 months of maternity leave.
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