Louisiana workplace law quick facts
Legal calculators for Louisiana workers
High-stakes legal tools with Louisiana-specific laws and deadlines
Pay calculators for Louisiana workers
Louisiana minimum wage $7.25/hr - overtime after 40 hours/week
Benefits calculators for Louisiana workers
Retirement, PTO, and relocation tools with Louisiana context
About Louisiana workplace law
Louisiana workers are protected by a combination of federal law and Louisiana state statutes. Federal law sets minimum standards that apply in all 50 states, while Louisiana law may provide additional protections in areas like minimum wage, overtime, workers compensation, and family leave.
Key Louisiana workplace facts for 2026: The Louisiana minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Workers compensation pays up to $868 per week for injured workers. Personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 1 year under Louisiana law. Louisiana has a state income tax of 4.2%. Workers in Louisiana rely on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for unpaid job-protected leave.
All calculators on this page use official data from Louisiana government sources including the Louisiana Department of Labor, Louisiana Workers Compensation Board, Louisiana Department of Revenue, and relevant state statutes. Data is updated annually each January and whenever significant law changes occur.