Louisiana § 23:324 Defenses

Louisiana Statutes

§ 23:324 — Defenses

Louisiana § 23:324

Title 23Labor and Workers' Compensation

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La. Stat. Ann. § 23:324 (2026).

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A.It may be a defense to a charge of discrimination under this Part that an alleged application of qualification standards, tests, or selection criteria that screen out or tend to screen out or otherwise deny a job or benefit to a person with a disability has been shown to be job-related and consistent with business necessity, and such performance cannot be accomplished by reasonable accommodation, as required under this Part.

B.The term "qualification standards" may include a requirement that an individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself or other individuals in the workplace.

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A. It may be a defense to a charge of discrimination under this Part that an alleged application of qualification standards, tests, or selection criteria that screen out or tend to screen out or otherwise deny a job or benefit to a person with a disability has been shown to be job-related and consistent with business necessity, and such performance cannot be accomplished by reasonable accommodation, as required under this Part.
B. The term "qualification standards" may include a requirement that an individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of himself or other individuals in the workplace.