Louisiana § RS 23:1017.2 - Leave status
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:1017.2 — Leave status, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:1017.2. Leave status
An employee who leaves employment in order to perform the duties of a first responder pursuant to this Part shall be treated as being on temporary leave of absence subject to the terms and conditions of the employer's stated policy regarding leaves of absence and provided that he applies for reinstatement in accordance with R.S. 23:1017.3.
Acts 2004, No. 316, §2, eff. June 18, 2004.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 23:1017.2
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:1017.2 cover?
Section RS 23:1017.2 ("Leave status") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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