Louisiana Final Paycheck Laws
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Louisiana Law
By next regular payday or within 15 days of termination, whichever is sooner
Louisiana's final pay law (La. R.S. 23:631) is strict. Failure to pay wages when due can result in penalties up to 90 days' wages plus attorney's fees. This applies regardless of whether termination was voluntary or involuntary.
Louisiana law (La. R.S. 23:631) requires payment of all amounts due, including earned vacation, upon separation. If your policy allows vacation accrual, it must be paid out. 'Use it or lose it' policies are permissible if clearly communicated, but any accrued, unused vacation at separation must be paid.
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Louisiana Final Paycheck Requirements
| Scenario | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Employee is fired or laid off | By next regular payday or within 15 days of termination, whichever is sooner |
| Employee quits with notice | By next regular payday or within 15 days of separation, whichever is sooner |
| Employee quits without notice | By next regular payday or within 15 days of separation, whichever is sooner |
| PTO/Vacation payout required? | Yes |
Penalties
Louisiana does not have specific statutory penalties for late final paychecks. However, employees may still file wage claims and employers could face other consequences.
PTO/Vacation Payout
Louisiana law (La. R.S. 23:631) requires payment of all amounts due, including earned vacation, upon separation. If your policy allows vacation accrual, it must be paid out. 'Use it or lose it' policies are permissible if clearly communicated, but any accrued, unused vacation at separation must be paid.
Additional Notes
Louisiana's final pay law (La. R.S. 23:631) is strict. Failure to pay wages when due can result in penalties up to 90 days' wages plus attorney's fees. This applies regardless of whether termination was voluntary or involuntary.
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