Louisiana § RS 23:331 - Veterans
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:331 — Veterans, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:331. Veterans
A. It shall be unlawful discrimination in employment to discharge, otherwise discipline, threaten to discharge, or threaten to discipline any veteran for taking time away from work to attend medical appointments necessary to meet the requirements to receive his veterans benefits.
B. The veteran shall verify his attendance of the medical appointment, if requested by his employer, by presenting a bill, receipt, or excuse from the medical provider.
C. If a veteran is discharged, disciplined, or has received a threat of discharge or discipline for attending medical appointments as provided in this Section, he may take legal action pursuant to R.S. 29:38(D).
D. For purposes of this Section, "veteran" shall mean any honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States including reserved components of the armed forces, the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard, the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service, and any other category of persons designated by the president in time of war or emergency.
Acts 2013, No. 165, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 23:331
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:331 cover?
Section RS 23:331 ("Veterans") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 23:331?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § RS 23:331 apply to my situation?
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