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Article Index » louisiana: 10 Most Recent Articles
Report Link Governor Jindal Signs Bill Allowing Guns at Worksite Parking Lots
Phelps Dunbar LLP - September 11, 2008
On July 2, 2008, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal signed into law Senate Bill 51 (Act 684). The law enacts La. R.S. 32:292.1, which provides generally (with some notable exceptions) that a person who lawfully possesses a firearm may transport or store the firearm in a locked, privately-owned motor vehicle in any parking lot, parking garage, or other designated parking area. This would include a parking lot or garage provided by employers.
Report Link Legal Changes for Employers (pdf)
Jones Walker - August 01, 2008
Laws and sausages have something in common.
Report Link Louisiana Employers No Longer Can Prohibit Guns At Work.
Jackson Lewis LLP - July 14, 2008
Louisiana employers whose policies include a blanket prohibition of firearms on the employer's premises must revise their policies in light of Louisiana's recently enacted "bring your gun to work" law.
Report Link Governor Signs Bill Allowing Guns at Worksite Parking Lots.
Phelps Dunbar LLP - July 14, 2008
On July 2, 2008, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal signed into law Senate Bill 51 (Act 684) that has important repercussions for employers. The law enacts La. R.S. 32:292.1, which provides that a person who lawfully possesses a firearm may transport or store the firearm in a locked, privately-owned motor vehicle in any parking lot, parking garage, or other designated parking area. This would include a parking lot or garage provided by employers.
Report Link Three New Louisiana Laws Limit Use of Cell Phones in Vehicles
Fisher & Phillips, LLP - July 09, 2008
On Wednesday, July 2, 2008, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal signed three different bills limiting the use of cell phones and other wireless devices by the driver of a motor vehicle. Two of the bills target inexperienced drivers and broadly prohibit the use of cell phones. The other targets all drivers, but applies only to using devices for sending or reading text messages. Taken together, these laws create some significant restrictions on drivers that will apply to employees driving on company business.
Report Link Louisiana's Version of "Bring Your Guns To Work".
Fisher & Phillips, LLP - July 07, 2008
The State of Louisiana became the latest, following at least Florida and Georgia, to enact a law specifically allowing employees to bring guns to the workplace, subject to certain limitations. The law is not as extensive as similar legislation in some other states, and contains various protections for employers. It should still be viewed with some concern, but not alarm, by Louisiana businesses.
Report Link The Louisiana Legislature Passes the “Lost Wage Benefits for Domestic Violence Victims Act”
Phelps Dunbar LLP - January 10, 2008
Employers in Louisiana should take note of recent legislation passed in the last regular session of the Louisiana Legislature in August. The Legislature passed the "Lost Wage Benefits for the Domestic Violence Victims Act." Under this Act, an employee will be eligible to receive lost wage benefits if the employee leaves his or her employment because he/she is unable to continue working due to "domestic abuse," as defined under state law, La. Rev. Stat. 46:2132, for any of the following reasons:
Report Link Louisiana Employment Law Letter.
Jones Walker - November 10, 2005
Disaster recovery FAQs for employers; What you need to know about employment rights for members of uniformed services; The human side of crisis management; Katrina and Rita: theimpact on workforces across the country; Agency Action.
Report Link Same benefits for John and Harry as John and Mary? (pdf).
Jones Walker - March 21, 2005
Our lead question, as our headline suggests, deals with the complex and developing area of domestic-partner benefits and the regulatory and legal issues that can arise.
Report Link Information on Federal and State Military Leave Laws [PDF File, p.6].
Jones Walker - September 29, 2003
The following resources containing information about federal and Louisiana laws governing the employment and benefits rights of covered service personnel are available through the Internet.

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