The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Xavier I. Alexander.
DIGEST
SB 97 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Morrell
Present law relative to prohibited discrimination in employment provides that a plaintiff may file
civil suit in a district court seeking damages against his employer, employment agency or labor
organization. Further provides that a plaintiff will be held liable if the court determines he has
brought a frivolous claim.
Present law further provides that such cause is subject to a prescriptive period of one year. Further
provides that this one year period shall be suspended under certain circumstances.
Proposed law changes prescriptive period from one year to two years and retains remainder of
present law.
Present law relative to the La. Commission on Human Rights provides procedures to file a claim by
an individual who alleges certain unlawful practices.
Present law further provides that such complaint shall be filed within 180 days after the alleged
unlawful practice occurs.
Proposed law changes the filing time from 180 days to two years, and retains the remainder of the
present law.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 23:303(D) and R.S. 51:2257(A))