A Q&A guide to state anti-discrimination law for private employers in Louisiana. This Q&A addresses Louisiana laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Federal, local, or municipal law may impose additional or different requirements. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Anti-Discrimination Laws: State Q&A Tool).

A growing number of states have released employment discrimination guidance in response to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information and ongoing updates, see Practice Note, COVID-19: Employment Law and Developments Tracker: Louisiana.