US Jurisdictions

Louisiana

New and Updated

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    Employment Law Guide

    Hours Worked: Louisiana

    Updated to refine the scope of coverage to include only breastfeeding break laws that apply to private employers.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Mass Layoffs, Reductions in Force and Plant Closings: Louisiana

    Louisiana does not have a state law related to mass layoffs, reductions in force and plant closings applicable to private employers.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Depositing and Reporting Withheld Taxes: Louisiana

    This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals in Louisiana regarding income tax deposit thresholds, forms and due dates; electronic deposit requirements; annual reconciliation forms; Form W-2 filing requirements; and penalties for late filing or payment of taxes.

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    Posters and Notices

    Louisiana Separation Notice (LWC 77)

    As mandated by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, all employers must provide the Louisiana Separation Notice (LWC 77).

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Taxation of Employee Benefits: Louisiana

    This guide provides HR and payroll professionals with compliance guidance regarding the taxation and reporting in Louisiana of health insurance benefits for those in same-sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Insurance and Disability Benefits: Louisiana

    This guide provides an overview of legal requirements related to group life insurance and disability benefits in Louisiana.

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    Employment Law Guide

    FMLA: Louisiana

    Louisiana does not have a state family and medical leave law applicable to private-sector employers. This guide provides information on pregnancy leave and leave for veterans' medical appointments.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Workers' Compensation: Louisiana

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of workers' compensation requirements in Louisiana, including those related to workplace posters, covered employers and employees, compensable injuries, employer defenses to claims, medical and other benefits, claims procedures, retaliation and interference protections, and dispute resolution.

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    Handbook Templates

    Weapons in the Workplace Handbook Statement: Louisiana

    Louisiana employers wishing to limit or prohibit weapons in the workplace, prevent workplace violence, provide notice that weapons will not be permitted inside the workplace and to show their compliance with the Louisiana law that gives employees the right to keep a lawfully possessed firearm inside a locked personal vehicle in a company parking lot should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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    Handbook Templates

    Access to Records Regarding Potentially Toxic Materials Handbook Statement: Louisiana

    Louisiana employers seeking to educate employees about their right to access certain records related to employee exposures to potentially toxic materials and to demonstrate compliance with Louisiana law should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

Louisiana at a Glance

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

Payroll

Recruiting and Hiring

Risk Management - Health, Safety, Security

Types of Employers and Workers

Wage and Hour