La. Admin. Code tit. 37 § XIII-15113

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024

Section XIII-15113 - Enforcement; Sanctions

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.

La. Admin. Code tit. 37, § XIII-15113

Promulgated by the Department of Insurance, Office of the Commissioner, LR 432191 (11/1/2017).

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