Louisiana State Employment Laws
The state of Louisiana has restrictions on what can be reported in a background screening report beyond what the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) dictates.
| Restriction | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Applicant/subject cannot be required to pay for a background check or a portion thereof | An employer cannot require any employer or applicant to pay for fingerprinting or cost of any records required as a condition of employment. Includes medical exams. See the statute here for more information. |
| Cost of Medical Examination for Background Screening Cannot be Paid by Subject/Applicant | An employer cannot require any employer or applicant to pay for medical exams required as a condition of employment. See the statute here for more information. |
| Key Municipal Employment Restriction on Private Employers | Employers in New Orleans have additional restrictions, per Executive Order MJL 17-01. |
| Use of Social Media Password Information | An employer shall not request or require an employee or applicant for employment to disclose any username, password, or other authentication information that allows access to the employee's or applicant's personal online account. See the statute here for more information. |
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