Louisiana employers are always concerned that they will be confronted with allegations of violations of employment regulations. One common problem is when there is an assertion that discrimination played a role in an employee being dismissed or a prospective employee...
Employment Litigation
Proposed law to change sexual harassment protocol falls short
With the number of sexual harassment claims that are coming up in Louisiana and across the U.S., it is important to understand the various laws that the state has implemented to deal with them. In some cases, workers are required to sign contracts as part of their...
Former Saints cheerleader says firing violated employment law
Running a business and overseeing employees in Louisiana can be a difficult matter. This is especially true today when greater attention is being paid to how employees are treated and claims of violations of employment regulations are prominent. Whether it is a small...
Louisiana politician denies sexual harassment allegations
People in the public eye in Louisiana and across the nation are often the target of accusations regarding their conduct. Sexual harassment, mistreatment, abusive behaviors and other violations of employment regulations are common. That, however, does not mean they are...
Alleged civil rights violation sparks lawsuit against college
Employment litigation can come about for numerous reasons and some of the most damaging to a Louisiana business or institution are when there are allegations of discrimination. For an employer confronted with allegations of civil rights violations and a dismissal or...
How does the WARN Act affect employers planning mass layoffs?
In Louisiana, when there are workers laid off, the initial reaction is to look negatively on the employer. However, there are often justifiable reasons that a company will do extensive layoffs. In addition, they are legally allowed to make this decision based on...
Former head of police commission claims employment law violations
Today's climate is highlighting various employment issues that might have gone unnoticed in the past in Louisiana and across the nation. While that public scrutiny focuses on sexual harassment, other problems are also gaining newfound attention, such as...
Former school president moves forward with employment litigation
When there is an ongoing employment dispute between an employer and a former employee, there is a chance that employment litigation will be part of the process, sometimes, on a repeated basis. For these employers, it can be a troublesome time, if they are forced to...
Who is an immediate family member under FMLA?
As the United States begins to place greater focus on granting employees more rights to take time off for a variety of reasons, it is important for employers in Louisiana to have a grasp of how certain laws will affect their operations. The Family and Medical Leave...
Sexual harassment claims continue against restaurant group
When a business in Louisiana becomes successful, there are certain strategies that must be taken to protect from lawsuits. One issue that is becoming more and more prevalent in today's world is allegations of sexual harassment. While these assertions should be taken...