US Jurisdictions

Louisiana

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  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Jury Duty: Louisiana

    This guide provides an overview of Louisiana law regarding jury duty leave for employees. It covers employer obligations to provide leave, employee eligibility for leave, compensation and benefits during leave, prohibited actions against employees who perform jury service, and employee remedies for employer discrimination or retaliation with respect to jury service.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    The Unionization Process: Louisiana

    This guide provides an overview of laws relevant to the unionization process in Louisiana. It includes information on the state's right-to-work status and employees' rights to organize and bargain collectively. It also covers union organizing and collective bargaining rights for agricultural workers.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    New Hire Reporting: Louisiana

    This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals in Louisiana regarding the requirement to report new hire information to the state, including what, when and how to report.

Louisiana at a Glance

State Minimum Wage:
No state minimum wage (federal rate of $7.25 typically applies)
State Paid Sick Leave Mandated:
No
State Ban the Box Adopted:
Yes

Local Coverage

New Orleans

Louisiana Employment Law Guide

At-Will, Contracts and Restrictive Covenants

EEO

Employee Benefits

Employee Leaves

Employee Management

HR Strategy, Management and the Law

Labor Relations

Organizational Exit