HEALTH/ANATOMICAL GIFTS: Provides relative to unpaid leave for living organ donations

HB 561 requires Louisiana employers with 20+ employees to grant up to 160 hours of unpaid leave for employees undergoing living organ donation procedures. It mandates employers to provide this leave without retaliation, allowing employees to request time off for medical procedures related to donating an organ (like a kidney or part of the liver). Employers may require verification from a healthcare provider to confirm the need and duration of the leave. This law directly affects living organ donors employed by qualifying Louisiana businesses, ensuring they can take time off for donation without losing their job.