On June 21, 2022, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law legislation prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of hairstyles or textures historically associated with race. The CROWN Act (House Bill No. 1083 / Public Act No. 529) ("CROWN" stands for "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair") amends the definition of intentional discrimination in employment under Louisiana law to include any discriminatory practices with respect to any individual's "compensation, or terms, conditions, or privileges of employment" because of "natural, protective, or cultural hairstyle."
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Effective date: 8/1/22
Text of the measure.
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