Louisiana State Facts

Louisiana Effective 7/24/2009   Federal Effective 7/24/2009

Louisiana Department of Labor Webpage

Louisiana Final Paycheck Law
Fired: The final paycheck is due on the earlier of: On or before the next regular payday; or 15 days following the date of discharge.
Quit: The final paycheck is due on the earlier of: On or before the next regular payday; or 15 days following the date of resignation.
Louisiana Direct Deposit Law
Force Direct Deposit: Yes
Louisiana Minimum Wage
Minimum Wage $7.25           
Minimum Cash Wage(Tipped Employee) $2.13
Youth Minimum Wage $4.25
Louisiana State Income Tax
Wage Withholding                 Tables
Louisiana Unemployment Insurance
Maximum 2022 Taxable Earnings(Unchanged from 2021) $7,700                                                                                        
Employee 2022 Deduction None
Employer 2022 Tax Rates(Does not include social charge assessments – Non-Charge (4.87%), Incumbent Worker Training (10.15%), or Integrity (2.47%)) 0.09 – 6.20%
Standard 2022 New Employer Rate 1.16 – 2.89%