Wage and Hour, Louisiana

Louisiana Becomes Latest State to Pass EWA Legislation

Troutman Pepper Locke on 9/3/2025

Louisiana has enacted a new Earned Wage Access (EWA) law, effective August 1, 2025. Sponsored by Representative Vinney St. Blanc, HB 368 introduces a comprehensive compliance framework for EWA providers, marking a pivotal...more

Louisiana earned wage access law goes into effect

Ballard Spahr LLP on 8/22/2025

An earned wage access (EWA) law has gone into effect in Louisiana. The legislation, passed earlier this year, became law without the signature of Gov. Jeff Landry....more

Wage Payments and Noncompetes: Louisiana Legislature Amends Two Important Employment Laws

McGlinchey Stafford on 7/31/2024

The Louisiana Legislature amended two important employment laws: the wage payment statute and the noncompete statute. The amendments to the wage payment statute become effective on August 1, 2024, and the amendments to the...more

Louisiana Legislature Passes Law Requiring Employers to Give Time Off for Genetic Testing and Cancer Screening

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 7/24/2023

A new Louisiana law goes into effect on August 1, 2023 requiring employers to provide time off from work for genetic testing and cancer screening. Employer Requirements- The new act requires employers in Louisiana to...more

Louisiana Appellate Court Finds Nondiscretionary Production Bonus Based on Employee Work Is a “Wage” Payable at Termination

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 1/31/2023

The Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, in DiVittorio v. Seale & Ross, PLC, affirmed a trial court’s judgment in favor of associate attorneys, granting them certain bonus compensation but denying another bonus claim....more

Hiring Remote Employees in Louisiana? The 4 Main Laws You Need to Know

Fisher Phillips on 8/16/2022

With the rise in remote work, employers are finding themselves subject to a new set of laws based on each employee’s residence – and those finding themselves with workers in Louisiana are no exception. Our state has long held...more

Eye On The Session, Pt. 2: Labor And Employment Summary Of Louisiana’s 2021 Legislation

McGlinchey Stafford on 6/16/2021

On May 11, 2021, we reported on a number of bills that were pending before the Louisiana legislature which, if signed into law, would have had a direct impact on employers. The bills included increased penalties for those who...more

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