Louisiana Overtime & Paycheck Calculator
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Louisiana Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: La. R.S. 23:631
Louisiana has no state minimum wage statute; federal FLSA rate of $7.25/hr applies. Final paycheck must be paid within 15 days of termination or next regular payday.
Employee Statutory Rights (LA)
- ✓ Federal FLSA $7.25/hr minimum wage protection.
- ✓ Overtime pay at 1.5x regular rate for hours over 40.
- ✓ Right to final paycheck within 15 days of termination.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (LA)
- § Pay final wages within 15 days of resignation or discharge.
- § Comply with federal FLSA timekeeping rules.
- § Pay non-exempt staff at least biweekly.
Louisiana Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Louisiana for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation La. R.S. 23:631, the 2026 minimum wage in Louisiana is $7.25 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does Louisiana mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
Louisiana follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in Louisiana take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
Louisiana permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $5.12/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $2.13/hr.
Common Louisiana Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to pay final paycheck within 15 days resulting in penalty wages.
Unlawful wage forfeiture policies.
Off-the-clock shift work.
Did Your Employer Violate Louisiana Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from La. R.S. 23:631
Based on Louisiana labor code standards (La. R.S. 23:631), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Employer Statutory Violation & Penalty Risk Audit
Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in Louisiana
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & LA Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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