Withholding
Withholding requirements
New employees must complete Employee Withholding Exemption Certificate (L-4).
Supplemental rate
State Unemployment Insurance (SUI)
Wage base
$7,700
Contribuitions
Employer tax rates ranging from 0.1% to 6.2%.
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New employers pay the average industry rate for Louisiana SUI based on industry and rates classification.
Labor
Minimum wage
$7.25
Termination Pay
If an employee is fired or quits, they should receive termination pay by the next regular payday or no later than 15 days after the end of employment.
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New Hire Filing
Reporting deadline
Employers must report hiring, rehiring, and return to work within 20 days
Reporting online
Reporting by mail
Louisiana Directory of New Hires
P.O. Box 142513
Austin, TX 78714-2513
New hire reporting form
Child Support
Online payments
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Centralized Collection Unit
P.O. Box 260222
Baton Rouge, LA 70826-0222
Other
New employer registration
Local taxes
N/A
Reciprocal states
N/A
Disability insurance
N/A
Helpful links
Last Updated
12/20/2023
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