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Louisiana ADA + employment hiring law
Louisiana Employment Discrimination Law, La. R.S. § 23:301 et seq.. Enforced by Louisiana Commission on Human Rights. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Louisiana Employment Discrimination Law is codified at La. R.S. § 23:301 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Louisiana Commission on Human Rights
Agency website: https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/2
Louisiana does not maintain a robust Fair Employment Practices Agency; charges are typically filed directly with the EEOC.
Employer-coverage threshold
20+ employees under La. R.S. § 23:302(2) for general claims.
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Louisiana case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Louisiana-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Louisiana?
Louisiana Employment Discrimination Law, codified at La. R.S. § 23:301 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Louisiana?
Louisiana Commission on Human Rights. Louisiana does not maintain a robust Fair Employment Practices Agency; charges are typically filed directly with the EEOC.
What employer-size threshold applies in Louisiana?
20+ employees under La. R.S. § 23:302(2) for general claims.
How does Louisiana interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Louisiana employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. Louisiana does not maintain a robust Fair Employment Practices Agency; charges are typically filed directly with the EEOC.
Where can I read the Louisiana statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: La. R.S. § 23:301 et seq.. Agency: Louisiana Commission on Human Rights at https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/2. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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