Louisiana § RS 23:986 - Injunctive relief

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:986 — Injunctive relief, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 23:986. Injunctive relief

Any employee injured as a result of any violation or threatened violation of the provisions of this Part shall be entitled to injunctive relief against any and all violators or persons threatening violation, and may also recover any and all damages of any character resulting from such violation or threatened violation.  Such remedies shall be independent of and in addition to the penalties and remedies prescribed in other provisions of this Part.

Added by Acts 1976, No. 97, §1.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:986 cover?

Section RS 23:986 ("Injunctive relief") 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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