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If an Employee requests and is granted an accommodation, he/she must promptly report any changes in
his/her ongoing need for accommodation to the Executive Director.

All medical information provided in connection with any request for a reasonable accommodation will
be kept confidential and separate from the Employee’s regular personnel file, in accordance with
federal and state law.

1.6 GENETIC INFORMATION POLICY

The LSBA may seek medical information from Employees from time to time for the purpose of
administering leave, returning an employee to work, or other work-related reasons. Employees should
not disclose genetic information when responding to such a request for medical information. Genetic
information includes an individual’s family medical history, the results of an individual’s or family
member’s genetic tests, the fact that an individual or an individual’s family member sought or received
genetic services, and genetic information of a fetus carried by an individual or an individual’s family
member or an embryo lawfully held by an individual or family member receiving assistive
reproductive services. If medical information is sought from an Employee, the Employee should
respond with medical information relating to him/herself, not the Employee’s family members. The
only exception is if the request for medical information is made in connection with an Employee’s
need for leave to care for a family member under the FMLA.

The LSBA respects the privacy of its Employee’s genetic information. Under no circumstances,
should an Employee feel compelled to disclose genetic information to co-workers or supervisors,
whether inside or outside of work.

1.7 WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

The Louisiana State Bar Association strives to provide a safe workplace environment. Acts of
workplace violence committed by or against an Employee, contractor, vendor, volunteer, Member or
visitor will not be tolerated.

Definitions

Acts of Violence – Any conduct, whether verbal, physical, intentional or reckless, that harms or
threatens the safety of another individual in the workplace, whether or not the individual is an
Employee.

 Weapon – Firearms, knives, explosive materials or any other object that could be, or is
attempted to be, used to harass, intimidate or injure another individual or property.
 Workplace – LSBA property at any time (i.e., before, during or after work hours), at LSBA-
sponsored events, or any other location where LSBA business is being conducted.

Prohibited conduct under this policy includes, but is not limited to:

 Repeatedly swearing at, or behaving aggressively or belligerently toward
another individual.

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