Employees have certain rights under federal and state laws. Employers, for instance, cannot discriminate on the basis of many factors including race, religion or national origin.
Employers can also be liable for subjecting employees to a hostile work environment or sexual harassment. Employers must follow certain laws pertaining to wages and payment, including payment for overtime.
Employment lawyers in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana typically represent employees who have been treated unfairly or wrongly by their employers and seek to be compensated.
The NELA strives toward a world where employees are paid a living wage, that is free of employment discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination.
Lawyer Referral Service in Baton Rouge - The Baton Rouge Bar Association (BRBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) for East Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish and the surrounding areas. In exchange for a $50 consultation fee, you will be referred to a local attorney experienced in the needed practice area for a 30 minute consultation at no additional charge. During the consultation, you can discuss the case with the attorney and the fees needed for additional representation. Call the LRIS directly for more information 225-344-9926.