La. R.S. § 29:402 Purpose

• Library: Louisiana Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with changes from the 2023 Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: La. R.S. § 29:402

A. In order to provide for, strengthen, and expedite the national security under emergent conditions which threaten the peace and security of the United States and to enable those citizens of this state who perform service in the uniformed services to more successfully devote their entire energy to the security needs of the nation and state, provision is hereby made to provide reemployment rights and other benefits for persons who perform service in the uniformed services of the United States. It is herein declared to be the policy of the state of Louisiana that its citizens who serve their country and state and who leave their employment, homes, and education shall not be penalized nor economically disadvantaged because of their uniformed service.

B. The provisions of this Part shall be liberally construed for the benefit of those called to serve their country in the armed forces. The purpose of this Part is to prevent veterans from being disadvantaged and to prohibit discrimination against persons because of their uniformed service when they return to civilian life. It is the sense of the legislature that the state of Louisiana should be a model employer in carrying out the provisions of this Part.