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Can I fire employees for reasons other than poor performance in Louisiana? What are the requirements?
Can I fire employees for reasons other than poor performance in Louisiana? What are the requirements?
Louisiana law specifies the reasons for which permanent employees can be dismissed or discharged. According to Louisiana Revised Statutes § 17.533 and § 17.542, permanent employees can only be dismissed or discharged for specific reasons, including willful neglect of duty, incompetency, dishonesty, immorality, insubordination, or being a member of or contributing to any group, organization, movement, or corporation that is prohibited by law or injunction from operating in the state of Louisiana [1.1][2.1][3.1]. During the probationary term of three years, the Orleans Parish School Board may dismiss or discharge any probationary employee upon the written recommendation of the superintendent of the Orleans Parish School Board, accompanied by valid reasons [1.2].
Therefore, it is not legal to fire employees for reasons other than those specified in the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
If you are an employer in the fire department of any municipality, parish, or fire protection district maintaining a full-time regularly paid fire department, you must follow the minimum standards during investigation as specified in Louisiana Revised Statutes § 33.2181 [6.1].
If you have any further questions or concerns, it is recommended that you consult with a licensed attorney in Louisiana.
Source(s):
- [1.1] Permanent employees; causes for removal; procedure
- [2.1] Permanent employees; causes for removal; procedure
- [3.1] Permanent employees; causes for removal; procedure
- [1.2] Probationary term and tenure; employees other than teachers
- [6.1] Applicability; minimum standards during investigation; penalties for failure to comply
Jurisdiction
Louisiana