Louisiana Compliance and Regulatory Resources

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State Tax Rates and Limits

State Supplemental Withholding Rate*
N/A
2024 LA Withholding Tables

State Unemployment Taxable Wage Base Limit
$7,700

State Unemployment Rate Range for Employers
0.09% to 6.2%

State Unemployment New Employer Rate
1.14% to 2.76%

State Hourly Minimum Wage
None adopted (federal standard of $7.25 applies)

State Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees
None adopted (federal standard of $2.13 applies)

E-Verify

Private employers must enroll in and use E-Verify or keep copies of specified documents used to complete Form I-9.

  • Penalties: Employers could have business or professional license suspended, plus face escalating civil penalties for continued violations.

Note to employers: Employers have requirements once enrolled in E-Verify, including but not limited to completion of Form I-9 and its verification (the Three Day Rule). Noncompliance could lead to significant civil fines. Some local municipalities also have E-Verify requirements.

Workplace Safety

OSHA

Louisiana is a federal OSHA jurisdiction that covers most private-sector workers within the state. State and local government workers are not covered by federal OSHA. Additional information available

Workers' Compensation

  • Coverage is mandatory for all employees
  • Coverage is mandatory for corporate officers and LLC members owning less than 10% of the business shares

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The information provided might be applicable only for certain businesses. For example, a state’s minimum wage is generally determined by legislative statute and in some states employer size, geography, industry, or other factors could impact coverage. Please refer to the website(s) provided for additional information.
*Supplemental wages are funds paid to employees in addition to regular wages. In states with individual state tax, the tax withholding rates are different than rates for regular wages. Some examples of supplemental wages include bonuses, commissions, prizes and awards, overtime pay, and retro pay increases, to name a few.