Louisiana Wage & Hour Claims — Minimum Wage, Overtime & Unpaid Wages
Minimum wage, overtime rules, wage payment requirements, and how to file a wage claim in Louisiana.
Minimum Wage
No state minimum wage law; federal FLSA rate of $7.25/hr applies.
Overtime
No state overtime law; federal FLSA overtime rules apply (1.5x regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek).
Wage Payment Requirements
Wages due at separation must be paid at the place and in the manner customary during employment, or by prepaid U.S. mail to the employee's address on file; if the amount due is disputed, the employer must still pay the undisputed portion §23:631.
Final Paycheck Rules
If fired, final wages due by the next regular payday or no later than 15 days following discharge, whichever occurs first; if the employee quits, due by the next regular payday for the pay cycle worked at separation or no later than 15 days following resignation, whichever occurs first §23:631.
Common Wage Violations
How to File a Wage Claim
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