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Our Mission

The Louisiana Commission on Human Rights enforces Louisiana laws that prohibit various forms of discrimination related to employment, public accommodations, and banking and lending practices.

Discrimination Laws We Enforce

When people are illegally discriminated against, it can hurt their ability to get things they need to live. The laws enforced by the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights affect these kinds of things people need to live. If you believe you have experienced discrimination in any of these things, you need to file a complaint.

Employment

Employers with 20 or more employees or more than 25 for pregnancy cases can not discriminate in hiring, pay, training, or work conditions. Labor unions can not reject or treat members unfairly or stop members from getting jobs or force them to break the law.

File an Employment Complaint

Public Accommodations

It is illegal to deny someone fair access to public places or services based on things like race or gender. Public places are spots open to everyone, like stores or venues, even whether they are licensed or not. But private clubs do not count as public places.

File a Public Accommodation Complaint

Banking and Credit

People can not be discriminated against when it comes to checking accounts, getting loans, or money services. This includes denying credit, raising fees, or changing terms based on things like race or gender. This means banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, and more.

File a Banking and Credit Complaint

Why do we need the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights?

Many people in Louisiana suffer discrimination which hurts how they get things they need to live. Louisiana has laws which make it illegal to discriminate but it still happens. In fact, here are some of the reasons why people are illegally discriminated against. If you believe you have experienced any of these kinds of discrimination, you should file a complaint so we can help you.

Race, Color, or National Origin

It’s against the law, but many times people are discriminated by how they look.

Age

As people get older they might face discrimination based on their age (40 years and older).

Sex or Gender

People sometimes don’t get hired if they’re not the sex someone wants to hire.

Pregnancy (childbirth, and related medical conditions)

Giving birth is already tough enough without being discriminated against.

Religion

People are sometimes discriminated against because of their religion.

Sickle Cell Trait and Genetics

Some people are discriminated against because of medical or genetic reasons.

Disability

Discrimination can happen to people who already have challenging life activities like walking or learning.

File a Complaint

Human Rights Staff

Dr. Leah Raby

Executive Director

Dr Leah Raby is an African-American woman. She has shoulder-length black hair, and wearing large, round, disc-shaped ear rings.

Christa Davis, MPA

Executive Assistant / EOS Supervisor

Christe Davis is an African-American woman. Her head is turned in three-quarter profile. She has short hair, and wearing medium sized ear rings.

LeTricia L. Burns

Administrative Assistant
Intake Officer

LeTricia L Burns is an African-American woman. Her head is turned to the side. She has her hair worn at the top of her head, and wearing small, dangling ear rings.

Human Rights Commissioners

Tamara Jacobson

Chairwoman

Tamara Jacobson is a Caucasian woman. She has long hair.

Rikki David

At-Large

Rikki David is a Caucasian woman. She has middle-length hair.

Roxanna Foret

1st District

Roxanna Foret is a Caucasian woman. She has middle-length hair.

Alison Bordelon

2nd District

Alison Bordelon is a Caucasian woman. She has long hair.

Angela Faulk

3rd District

Angela Faulk is a Caucasian woman. She has middle-length hair.

Dr. Terry L. Jackson

4th District

Dr Terry L Jackson is an African-American woman. She has long hair parted in the middle.

Louis Garrett

5th District

Louis Garrett is an African-American man. He is wearing glasses.

Resources for More Information

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
National Labor Relations Board
U.S. Department of Labor
Louisiana Workforce Commission
Louisiana Legislature
Attorney General’s Office
Equal Pay Discrimination
LA Guide to Supports and Services

Contact Info

Email: info@lchrgov.net

Phone: 225-342-6969

Additional Phone: 1-888-248-0859 (TTY/TDD)

Fax: 225-342-2063

Mailing Address

Office of the Governor
Louisiana Commission on Human Rights
P.O. Box 94094
Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Physical Address

1001 N. 23rd Street
Suite 268
Baton Rouge, LA 70802