Louisiana
Guide to Louisiana leave laws including pregnancy disability leave. Learn about employer obligations.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory requirement
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state-mandated sick leave
Parental leave
Maternity: 4 months disability + FMLA
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA only)
Adoption: 12 weeks (FMLA)
Shared leave: 12 weeks combined under FMLA
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Pregnancy Disability Leave: Up to 4 months (unpaid)
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Voting Time: Not specified (unpaid)
Military Leave: Per USERRA + 15 days for National Guard (paid)
Bone Marrow Donation: 40 hours (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain FMLA records for 3 years
Employer notice: FMLA notice requirements
Employee notice: Reasonable notice for pregnancy leave
Penalties: Pregnancy leave violations: Civil remedies available
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Battle of New Orleans Day: 2025-01-06
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Mardi Gras: 2025-03-04
Good Friday: 2025-04-18
Frequently asked questions
Does Louisiana require paid sick leave?
No, Louisiana has no state-mandated paid sick leave.
What is Louisiana pregnancy disability leave?
Louisiana requires employers with 26+ employees to provide up to 4 months of unpaid leave for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.
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