Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:1017.4 – Benefits
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:1017.4
- Benefit: means any advantage, profit, privilege, gain, status, account or interest other than wages or salary for work performed that accrues by reason of the employment or an employer policy, plan or practice that includes rights and benefits under a pension plan, insurance coverage, vacation, or employee stock ownership plan. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:1017.1
- Employee: means any person employed by any private or public employer including an elected or appointed official. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:1017.1
For purposes of benefits furnished by the employer and participated in by the employee at the time of departure, such leave of absence shall not be considered a break in employment for purposes of seniority or length of service or for benefits programs offered by that employer. Continuation of any retirement or health benefits requiring the employee’s contribution or copayments will be subject to the stated terms and conditions of the benefit plans and are subject to applicable federal or state laws.
Acts 2004, No. 316, §2, eff. June 18, 2004.