Jackson Lewis: Louisiana Enacts Non-discrimination Law Protecting Veterans Seeking Benefits | Practical Law
This Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis LLP discusses Louisiana's new law protecting qualified veterans who request time off from work to attend medical appointments necessary to obtain veteran's benefits. The law, which takes effect August 1, 2013, provides that if a veteran is discharged or threatened with discharge for attending necessary medical appointments, he may take legal action under existing state law.