Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 37 - INSURANCE Part
Part XIII - Regulations
Chapter 151 - Regulation 108-Investigation of Discrimination Complaints
Section XIII-15113 - Enforcement; Sanctions

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XIII-15113

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. In the event the Division of Diversity and Opportunity finds an apparent violation of R.S. 22:31 et seq., the commissioner may apply penalties as provided for in the Insurance Code.

1. for employment discrimination prohibited by part IV of chapter 3-A of title 23 (R.S. 23:331 et seq.), the commissioner may issue a cease and desist order and other penalties, as provided in R.S. 22:33;

2. for violations of R.S. 22:35, the commissioner shall fine the insurer $10,000 for each occurrence, as provided for in R.S. 22:35; or

3. for violations of R.S. 22:34, the commissioner shall issue a cease and desist order and other penalties as provided for in R.S. 22:1969 and 1970.

B. In lieu of taking action against an insurer alleged to have engaged in employment discrimination prohibited by part IV of chapter 3-A of title 23 (R.S. 23:331 et seq.), the commissioner may advise the complainant to file a complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 22:31(C), 32(B), and 35(C).

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Louisiana may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.