Louisiana Right to Work Law

Summary

Louisiana is a 'Right to Work' state. This law ensures that an employee cannot be compelled to join a labor union or pay union dues in order to secure or retain employment.

Rights & Rules

01.
You cannot be denied a job because you are not a member of a union.
02.
If your workplace unionizes, you cannot be forced to join the union.
03.
You cannot be forced to pay any union dues, fees, or assessments against your will, even if the union negotiates the contract that dictates your pay and benefits.

Penalties

01.
Any employer or union that forces an employee to pay dues or join a union as a condition of employment commits a misdemeanor. The employee can also sue for any lost wages or damages resulting from the violation.

Verified Citations

Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:981

Source

"It is hereby declared to be the public policy of Louisiana that all persons shall have, and shall be protected in the exercise of the right, freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to form, join and assist labor organizations or to refrain from any such activities."