Louisiana workers have certain rights under the law. One right is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Certain employees can to take time off without fear of losing their job if it is for specific family and medical reasons. This is unpaid leave. Knowing which...
Month: July 2017
Legal help with construction in Louisiana
Louisianans who choose to get into the construction business must understand the rough terrain they will face as the work on a construction project. Although most customers will be happy with a construction company's work, there will be inevitable complaints about...
Woman says she was fired after harassment by company owner’s son
When there is an allegation of sexual harassment in the workplace in Louisiana, there may be an automatic expectation that it is based in truth. This circumstance can be made worse when the person who made the allegations is subsequently dismissed from a job. While...
FMLA and protections accorded to employers
While Louisiana employees are often viewed as the victims in an employment law dispute, the employer also has the right to formulate a strong defense when there is a legal filing asserting that a violation has taken place. For example, there are certain rules for...