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Section
1
Louisiana Workforce Commission established; purpose; definitions
Section
2
Domicile of commission
Section
3
Employees; performance evaluations; salaries and expenses
Section
4
Divisions of the commission
Section
5
Right of entry
Section
6
Powers and duties
Section
7
Access to books, accounts, records, etc.
Section
8
Rulemaking power
Section
9
Application to the courts for aid
Section
10
Court review
Section
11
Power of secretary as to witnesses
Section
12
Electronic digitized records; microfilm or microfiche records
Section
13
Employers' duty as to safety
Section
14
Employers to furnish information; keeping of records
Section
15
Posting of labor laws
Section
16
Penalties
Section
17
Integration of workforce development programs
Section
18
Client accessibility
Section
19
Delegation of functions
Section
20
State and local planning process; local workforce development boards
Section
33
Administration funding
Section
34
Grants to local workforce development areas
Section
41
Louisiana state board of boiler inspector examiners
Section
42
Membership of board
Section
43
Appointment; compensation
Section
44
Powers and duties
Section
45
Examinations
Section
46
Certificate of competency and commission as boiler inspector; identification cards
Section
47
Revocation of certificate and commission
Section
48
Certificate of competency and commission and valid identification card required
Section
49
Violations; penalty
Section
61
Purpose
Section
62
Definitions
Section
63
Community action agency; appointment, responsibilities
Section
64
Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 54, §2, eff. August 1, 1994.
Section
64.1
Governing board
Section
65
Financial assistance
Section
66
Louisiana Workforce Commission, administrative rules
Section
67
Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 54, §2, eff. August 1, 1994.
Section
71
Legislative intent and public policy
Section
72
Definitions
Section
73
Comprehensive labor market information system
Section
74
Consumer information
Section
75
Report card; data exchange agreements; data distribution; personal identification prohibited
Section
76
Forecasting
Section
77
Workforce system information technology; principles and information sharing
Section
78
Workforce information systems
Section
101
Terms defined
Section
102
Employment service exclusions
Section
103
Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.
Section
104
Application for license
Section
105
License fee; renewal
Section
106
Bond; conditions
Section
106.1
§§106.1 to 106.4 Repealed by Acts 1981, No. 732, §4
Section
107
Issuance of license; time for granting
Section
108
Violations by licensee; revocation or suspension
Section
109
Revocation of license; effect
Section
110
REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 633, §3, EFF. JAN. 1, 1993.
Section
111
Regulation; restrictions and prohibitions
Section
112
Regulations; public hearings; assistantsecretary
Section
113
Violations of provisions; penalty
Section
114
Disposition of fees collected; expenses
Section
115
Enforcement of this Part through court action
Sections
116. 116 to 121
Repealed by Acts 1981, No. 732, §4
Section
151
Application of provisions
Section
152
Enforcement of provisions
Section
153
Regulations
Section
161
Minors; prohibited employments
Section
162
Minors under fourteen; general prohibition against employment
Section
163
Minors under sixteen; prohibited employments
Section
164
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
165
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
166
Minors fourteen and fifteen years of age; employments permitted
Section
167
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
168
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
168.1
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
169
REPEALED BY ACTS 1976, NO. 624, §5, EFF. AUG. 4, 1976
Section
170
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
171
Minors; employment on vessels
Section
181
Secretary to furnish forms
Section
182
Employers to keep records
Section
183
Persons authorized to issue
Section
184
Requirements for issuance
Section
184.1
Blanket work permits
Section
185
REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 442, §1.
Section
186
REPEALED BY ACTS 1981, NO. 299, §2
Section
187
Signing of certificate by minor; return by employer after termination of employment
Section
188
Records kept by issuing authority
Section
189
Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 671, §2, eff. June 27, 2003.
Section
190
REPEALED BY ACTS 1976, NO. 624, §5, EFF. AUG. 4, 1976
Section
191
Revocation
Section
192
Certificates as evidence of age of minors
Section
193
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
194
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
195
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
196
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
197
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
211
Minors; maximum hours in general
Section
211.1
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
212
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
213
Recreation or meal period
Section
214
Minors under sixteen; maximum hours when school in session
Section
215
Minors; minors under sixteen; prohibited hours; maximum work week
Section
216
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
217
Records to be kept by employers
Section
218
REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 621, §2, EFF. JUNE 15, 1993.
Section
231
Specific violations; penalties; enforcement
Section
232
Parents or tutors inducing violations by minors; penalty
Section
233
Presence of minor at place of employment; presumption of employment
Section
234
Continuing violations; penalty
Section
251
Minors under sixteen; prohibited employments or occupations; penalty
Section
252
Violations by exhibitor; additional penalties
Section
253
Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 177, §2.
Section
254
Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 177, §2.
Section
255
Bond as prerequisite to issuance of permit
Section
256
REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 731, §3, EFF. JULY 8, 1989.
Section
257
REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 731, §3, EFF. JULY 8, 1989.
Section
258
Travelling theatrical companies; application of provisions
Section
271
REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 445, §1.
Section
272
REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 445, §1.
Section
273
REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 445, §1.
Section
274
REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 445, §1.
Section
291
Disclosure of employment related information; liability for hiring certain employees; presumptions; causes of action; definitions
Section
291.1
Certificate of employability
Section
291.2
Criminal history; hiring decisions
Section
301
Short title
Section
302
Definitions
Section
303
Civil suits authorized
Section
311
Application
Section
312
Prohibition of age discrimination; exceptions
Section
313
Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1366, §2.
Section
314
Notices to be posted
Section
315
Reserved]
Section
321
Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1366, §2.
Section
322
Definitions
Section
323
Discrimination
Section
324
Defenses
Section
325
Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1366, §2.
Section
326
Reserved]
Section
331
Veterans
Section
332
Intentional discrimination in employment
Section
333
Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1366, §2.
Section
334
Affirmative action programs; applicable definition
Section
335
Reserved]
Section
341
Application
Section
341.1
Definitions
Section
342
Unlawful practice by employers prohibited; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition; benefits and leaves of absence; transfer of position
Section
351
Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1366, §2.
Section
352
Prohibition of sickle cell trait discrimination; exceptions
Section
353
Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1366, §2.
Section
354
Notices to be posted
Section
368
Prohibition of genetic discrimination in the workplace; privacy
Section
369
Notices to be posted
Section
371
REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 446, §1.
Section
372
REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 446, §1.
Section
381
Purposes
Section
382
Apprenticeship council
Section
383
Director of apprenticeship
Section
384
Powers and duties of director
Section
385
Apprenticeship programs; registration and function
Section
386
Apprentice defined
Section
387
Contents of apprenticeship agreements
Section
388
Approval of apprenticeship agreements; signature
Section
389
Rotation of employment
Section
390
Settlement of controversies or complaints
Section
391
Limitation
Section
392
Civil penalties
Section
481
Facilities for protection; duty to provide
Section
482
Physical examination of workers
Section
483
Equipment for decompression
Section
484
Shifts; maximum pressure
Section
485
Maximum hours
Section
486
Minimum rest interval
Section
487
Rate of decompression
Section
488
Penalty for violations
Section
511
Type-casting machines; exhaust fans and flues; penalties
Section
531
Assistant secretary of office of state fire marshal, code enforcement and building safety to make rules
Section
532
Adoption, amendment, or repeal of regulations; effective date
Section
533
Printing of laws, rules, and regulations
Section
534
Duties of assistant secretary
Section
535
Special inspectors
Section
536
Annual inspection of boilers
Section
537
Certificates of inspection; fees; issuance and suspension
Section
538
Operation of boiler without inspection certificate; penalty
Section
539
Installation of boilers
Section
540
Exemptions from provisions
Section
541
Fees for inspection
Section
542
Fidelity bonds of employees
Section
543
Installation, moving, or reinstallation of power boilers, steam heating, or hot water boilers; licensing; examination; fees
Section
544
Application for installation, moving, or reinstallation of a boiler, except in New Orleans; fee
Section
545
Penalties
Section
546
Disposition of fees
Section
631
Discharge or resignation of employees; payment after termination of employment
Section
632
Liability of employer for failure to pay; attorney fees; good-faith exception
Section
633
Payment twice monthly for certain occupations; penalty for violations
Section
634
Contract forfeiting wages on discharge unlawful
Section
635
Assessment of fines against employees unlawful; exceptions
Section
636
Penalty for violations
Section
637
Non-resident plantation owners; suits against for wages, etc.; venue; service of citation
Section
638
Payment under retirement or other benefit plans; discharge of insurer, trustee or employee
Section
639
Venue in suits for past wages
Section
640
Fringe benefits payable under collective bargaining agreements
Section
641
Liability of publishers; employing agents' failure to pay wages or commissions of door to door solicitors
Section
642
Setting minimum wage or employee benefits; prohibited
Section
651
Definitions
Section
652
Designation form
Section
653
Application
Section
661
Short title; citation
Section
662
Declaration of public policy
Section
663
Definitions
Section
664
Prohibited acts
Section
665
Complaint procedure
Section
666
Damages
Section
667
Limitation of actions
Section
668
Records to be kept by employers
Section
669
Supplemental application
Section
691
Maximum interest rate; penalty for violations
Section
731
Assignment of earnings
Section
821
Definitions
Section
822
Freedom of organization and other activities; declaration of policy
Section
823
Labor organizations; contracts in restraint of membership contrary to public policy
Section
824
Coercion of employees regarding membership in labor organizations; penalty
Section
841
Injunctions; limitation on courts' authority to issue
Section
842
Responsibility for unlawful acts
Section
843
Injunctive relief; declaration of policy regarding procedure for granting
Section
844
Injunctions and restraining orders, grounds for issuance; proof required
Section
845
Failure of complainant to attempt settlement of disputes; effect on right to injunctive relief
Section
846
Findings of fact as basis for injunctive relief; persons affected
Section
847
Appeals from cases involving temporary injunctions; hearing by preference
Section
848
Contempt proceedings; rights of accused
Section
849
Punishment for contempt
Sections
861. 861 to 876
Repealed by Acts 1972, No. 406, §1
Section
880.1
§§880.1 to 880.18 Repealed by Acts 1972, No. 405, §1
Section
881
Definition
Section
882
Declaration of public policy
Section
883
Membership of agricultural laborers in labor organization as condition of employment, illegality
Section
884
Agreements to violate provisions of law; lockouts or other conduct to force violation of law
Section
885
Illegal conditions of employment of agricultural laborers
Section
886
Damages for denying employment in violation of law
Section
887
Injunctive relief
Section
888
Right to collective bargaining not impaired
Section
889
Application of Part
Section
890
Labor policy
Section
891
Deposit to guarantee faithful performance; interest paid by employer
Section
892
Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
Section
893
Volunteer firefighters; leave without loss of pay, benefits, or employment
Section
894
Physician employed for employees; election or appointment by employees
Section
895
Physician's compensation; amounts collected from employees; penalty for unlawful disposition
Section
896
Removal of tenants or laborers or their effects from premises without owner's consent; penalty
Section
897
Medical and other examinations, fingerprinting, requiring employee to pay for, prohibited; enforcement of provisions; civil and criminal penalties
Section
898
Transportation of strikebreakers prohibited; penalty
Section
899
Application of R.S. 23:898
Section
900
Definitions
Section
901
Persons or firms not directly involved in strike or lockout; hiring or recruiting of replacement workers prohibited; exceptions
Section
902
Importation of replacement workers prohibited
Section
903
Penalties
Section
904
Agricultural pursuits exempt
Section
905
Employee access to records
Section
921
Restraint of business prohibited; restraint on forum prohibited; competing business; contracts against engaging in; provisions for
Section
961
Political rights and freedom; restrictions forbidden; penalty; employees' right to recover damages
Section
962
Discharge because of political opinions; attempt to control votes; penalty
Section
963
Purchase of merchandise from particular seller; coercion prohibited; penalty
Section
964
Discharge of or discrimination against employees for testifying at labor investigation; penalties; enforcement
Section
965
Jury duty; dismissal forbidden; uninterrupted compensation; penalties
Section
966
Prohibition of smoking discrimination
Section
967
Employee protection from reprisal; prohibited practices; remedies
Section
968
Whistleblower protection and cause of action
Section
971
Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
Section
972
Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
Section
973
Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
Section
974
Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
Section
975
Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
Section
976
Repealed by Acts 1985, No. 846, §2, eff. July 23, 1985.
Section
981
Declaration of public policy
Section
982
Labor organization
Section
983
Freedom of choice
Section
984
Certain agreements declared illegal; governmental interference prohibited; policy
Section
985
Penalties
Section
986
Injunctive relief
Section
987
Duty to investigate
Section
991
Purpose, enforcement
Section
992
Employment of certain aliens; prohibition
Section
992.1
Exemptions
Section
992.2
Bar to prosecution
Section
993
Penalties
Section
994
Private remedy
Section
995
Civil penalties
Section
996
Cease and desist order; injunctive relief
Section
1001
Preference in hiring veterans for private employers
Section
1002
Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
Section
1003
Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
Section
1004
Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
Section
1006
Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
Section
1007
Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
Section
1008
Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1409, §4, eff. Aug. 1, 1997.
Section
1011
Employment of Louisiana residents as a condition of receiving a state or local tax exemption; residence requirement
Section
1015
Short title; citation
Section
1015.1
Definitions
Section
1015.2
School and day care conference and activities leave
Section
1015.3
Rulemaking authority
Section
1016
Workers exposed to toxic substances; rights
Section
1017.1
Definitions
Section
1017.2
Leave status
Section
1017.3
Reemployment
Section
1017.4
Benefits
Section
1017.5
Pay
Section
1017.6
Notice to employers
Section
1018.1
Definitions
Section
1018.2
Notice to employees of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit
Section
1019.1
Definitions
Section
1019.2
Employee and independent contractor eligibility verification
Section
1019.3
Questionnaire
Section
1019.4
Mandatory reporting
Section
1019.5
Notices to be posted
Section
1019.6
Enforcement; penalties
Section
1020
Terminated on June 30, 2006, by Acts 2006, No. 193, eff. June 2, 2006.
Section
1020.1
Citation, purpose; legislative intent; construction
Section
1021
Terms defined
Section
1031
Employee's right of action; joint employers, extent of liability; borrowed employees
Section
1031.1
Occupational disease
Section
1032
Exclusiveness of rights and remedies; employer's liability to prosecution under other laws
Section
1032.1
Failure of employer to secure payment; penalties
Section
1033
Contracts against liability prohibited
Section
1034
Public employees; exclusiveness of remedies
Section
1034.1
Law enforcement officers; coverage
Section
1034.2
Reimbursement schedule
Section
1035
Employees covered
Section
1035.1
Extraterritorial coverage
Section
1035.2
Claims covered by certain federal laws
Section
1036
Volunteer firefighters
Section
1036.1
Volunteer firefighters; coverage for posttraumatic stress injury; presumption of compensability
Section
1036.2
Reserve police officers and deputies; coverage
Section
1037
Employees of railroads in interstate or foreign commerce; vessels in interstate or foreign commerce
Sections
1038. 1038 to 1043
Repealed by Acts 1975, No. 583, §15, eff. Sept. 1, 1975
Section
1044
Presumption of employee status
Section
1045
Persons exempt from coverage
Section
1046
Chapter inapplicable to uncompensated officers and uncompensated members of the board of directors of certain nonprofit organizations
Section
1047
Real estate salesmen exempt from coverage
Section
1048
Landmen exempt from coverage
Section
1061
Principal contractors; liability
Section
1062
Sub-contractors; liability
Section
1063
Suits against principal contractors; subcontractors as co-defendants
Section
1081
Defenses
Section
1101
Employee and employer suits against third persons; effect on right to compensation
Section
1102
Employee or employer suits against third persons causing injury; notice of filing
Section
1103
Damages; apportionment of between employer and employee in suits against third persons; compromise of claims; credit
Section
1104
Quantification of employer fault
Section
1121
Examination of injured employee
Section
1122
Employer's duty to cause examination of employee; rights of employee
Section
1123
Disputes as to condition or capacity to work; additional medical opinion regarding an examination under supervision of the secretary
Section
1124
Refusal to submit to an additional medical opinion regarding an examination; effect on right to compensation
Section
1124.1
Cumulative medical testimony; medical examination
Section
1125
Right of employee to written report of medical examination; penalty for failure to furnish
Section
1126
Monitoring procedures of toxic substances in places of employment; access to records; penalties
Section
1127
Release of medical records and information
Section
1131
Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 261, §1, eff. June 15, 2004.
Section
1141
Attorney fees; privilege on compensation awards
Section
1142
Approval of health care providers; fees
Section
1143
Excessive fees or solicitation of employment; penalty; withholding attorney fees; approval by workers' compensation judge
Section
1144
Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1014, §2, eff. June 27, 2001.
Section
1161
Insurance policies; application of provisions; approval by insurance commissioner; admitted carriers; exceptions
Section
1161.1
Workers' compensation claims office or licensed claims adjusters; waiver
Section
1162
Contents of insurance contract; enforcement by employee; subrogation of insurer
Section
1163
Premium; contribution by employees prohibited; penalty
Section
1164
Insolvency of employer; employee's rights against insurer
Section
1165
Additional compensation agreements; insurance
Section
1166
Issuance of policies; liability
Section
1167
Insolvency of unauthorized ceding insurer; claim against assuming insurer
Section
1168
Ways of securing compensation to employees
Section
1168.1
Self-insurance
Section
1168.3
Grounds for default; forfeiture of security; records of claims
Section
1168.4
Duties of the secretary
Section
1168.5
Deposit of monies collected
Section
1168.6
Appointment of assistants
Section
1168.7
Priority of claims
Section
1168.8
Time to file claims
Section
1168.9
Proof and allowance of claims
Section
1168.10
Appeal of a decision of the assistant secretary
Section
1168.11
Confidentiality of certain proceedings and records; immunity of certain staff
Section
1168.12
Cooperation of officers, owners, and employees; civil penalties
Section
1169
Failure of employer to secure payment; power of secretary
Section
1170
Penalty for failure to secure workers' compensation insurance; assessment and collection
Section
1171
Appeal of the decision of the workers' compensation judge
Section
1171.1
Discontinuance of business; injunction; procedure
Section
1171.2
Default of employer; additional liability
Section
1172
Criminal penalties
Section
1172.1
Willful misrepresentation by employer; aiding or abetting; criminal penalties; civil immunity
Section
1172.2
Unlawful practices
Section
1173
Rules and regulations
Section
1174
Certificate of compliance
Section
1174.1
Workers' compensation programs; ability to contract
Section
1175
Short title; legislative intent
Section
1176
Definitions
Section
1177
Collection of information; target list
Section
1178
Cost containment meeting; incentive discount
Section
1179
Occupational safety and health program; incentive discount
Section
1180
Evaluation
Section
1181
Insured experience information
Section
1182
Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 349, §2, eff. June 16, 1995.
Section
1191
Definitions
Section
1192
Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 703, §2, eff. June 21, 1995.
Section
1193
Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 703, §2, eff. June 21, 1995.
Section
1194
Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 703, §2, eff. June 21, 1995.
Section
1195
Authorization; trade or professional association; initial financial requirements
Section
1196
Requirements; excess insurance; administrative and service companies; status; liability; refunds
Section
1196.1
Investments
Section
1197
Authority of Department of Insurance
Section
1198
Licensing of agents; claims against insurance agents
Section
1199
Rates
Section
1200
Review of rate determination
Section
1200.1
Rules and regulations
Section
1200.2
Prohibited activities and sanctions; duties of group self-insurance funds and others; civil immunity; definitions
Section
1200.3
Exclusive use of expirations
Section
1200.4
Consecutive net losses
Section
1200.5
Insolvencies
Section
1200.6
Examination of group self-insurance fund for workers' compensation program
Section
1200.7
Examination reports
Section
1200.8
Review and examination expense; how paid
Section
1200.9
Authority to employ examiners and other assistants
Section
1200.10
Group self-insurance fund's right to contest expense
Section
1200.11
Failure to pay expenses; penalty
Section
1200.12
Scope of examination
Section
1200.13
Production of books and records
Section
1200.14
Power to examine under oath; subpoena witnesses
Section
1200.15
Commissioner of insurance authorized to employ investigators
Section
1200.16
Disclosure
Section
1200.17
Departmental complaint directives; failure to comply; fines; hearing
Section
1201
Time and place of payment; failure to pay timely; failure to authorize; penalties and attorney fees
Section
1201.1
Controversion of compensation and medical benefits
Section
1201.2
Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 1204, §2.
Section
1201.3
Failure to pay compensation; judgment and execution; interest; revocation or suspension of insurer's license
Section
1201.4
Forfeiture of benefits while incarcerated; exclusions; medical expenses
Section
1202
Maximum and minimum amounts payable
Section
1203
Duty to furnish medical and vocational rehabilitation expenses; prosthetic devices; other expenses
Section
1203.1
Definitions; medical treatment schedule; medical advisory council
Section
1203.1.1
Medical director and associate medical director
Section
1203.2
Electronic medical billing and payment
Section
1204
Furnishing of medical services or advancing voluntary payments not admission of liability
Section
1205
Claim for payments; privilege of employee; non-assignability; exemption from seizure; payment of denied medical expenses
Section
1206
Voluntary payments; deductions from benefits
Section
1207
Rival claimants; payment; discharge of employer
Section
1208
Misrepresentations concerning benefit payments; penalty
Section
1208.1
Employer's inquiry into employee's previous injury claims; forfeiture of benefits
Section
1208.2
Duty to report fraud; immunity from civil liability
Section
1209
Prescription; timeliness of filing; dismissal for want of prosecution
Section
1210
Burial expenses; duty to furnish
Section
1211
Special compensation benefits for injury or death of member of national guard
Section
1212
Medical expense offset
Section
1221
Temporary total disability; permanent total disability; supplemental earnings benefits; permanent partial disability; schedule of payments
Section
1222
Probable duration of disability not basis for award
Section
1223
Deductions from benefits
Section
1224
Payments not recoverable for first week; exceptions
Section
1225
Reductions when other benefits payable
Section
1226
Rehabilitation of injured employees
Section
1231
Death of employee; payment to dependents; surviving parents
Section
1232
Allocation to dependents; schedule of payments
Section
1233
Death or marriage of dependent; age limit of minor dependent
Section
1234
Minors and mental incompetents; rights and privileges, by whom exercised; prescriptions applicable
Section
1235
Payments to minor dependents; how made
Section
1236
Payments to employee before death; effect on payments to dependents
Section
1251
Persons conclusively presumed dependents
Section
1252
Determination of dependency in other cases
Section
1253
Membership in family or relationship
Section
1254
Dependency at the time of accident and death
Section
1255
Widow or widower; living with spouse at time of injury or death
Section
1261
Repealed by Acts 1991, No. 565, §2.
Section
1271
Right of parties to settle or compromise
Section
1272
Approval of lump sum or compromise settlements by the workers' compensation judge
Section
1273
Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 938, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
Section
1274
Lump sum settlements; necessity for approval
Section
1291
Creation, powers, and duties of the office of workers' compensation administration
Section
1291.1
Annual reports; assessment; collection
Section
1291.2
Access to payors' records; fraud identification
Section
1292
Statistical data; required reports; penalties
Section
1293
Confidentiality of records; exceptions; penalties for violation
Section
1294
Workers' Compensation Advisory Council
Section
1295
Investigations
Section
1296
Administrator; powers
Section
1297
Subpoenas
Section
1301
Notice as prerequisite to institution of proceedings
Section
1302
Employer's duty to advise employees as to necessity of notice
Section
1303
Contents of notice
Section
1304
Persons to whom notice given
Section
1305
Inaccuracies as to time, nature, place, or cause, of injury; effect of delay or lack of notice
Section
1306
Employer reports
Section
1307
Information to injured employee
Section
1310
Initial filing of claim with office of workers' compensation administration
Section
1310.1
Workers' compensation judges; creation; tenure; qualification; presiding officer; rules and regulations; hearings; assistant secretary
Section
1310.2
Duties of assistant secretary
Section
1310.3
Initiation of claims; voluntary mediation; procedure
Section
1310.4
Place hearings to be held
Section
1310.5
Hearing and appellate procedures; reported opinions
Section
1310.6
Assistant secretary; powers and duties
Section
1310.7
Orders; subpoenas; judgments; enforcement; contempt
Section
1310.8
Jurisdiction continuing; determining as to final settlement
Section
1310.9
Costs
Section
1310.10
Report to governor, supreme court, and legislature
Section
1310.11
Deposit of fees in Workers' Compensation Administration Fund
Section
1310.12
Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
Section
1310.13
Expenses of assistant secretary; penalties imposed by Act; payment into special state treasury fund
Section
1310.14
Securing information
Section
1310.15
Employer's records and books; subject to inspection; self-incriminating evidence
Section
1311
Contents of petition
Section
1312
Suits against the state; filing; procedure
Section
1313
Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 938, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
Section
1314
Necessary allegations; dismissal of premature petition; dispute of benefits
Section
1315
Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 938, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
Section
1316
Answer or other pleading, failure to file; preliminary default
Section
1316.1
Confirmation of preliminary default
Section
1317
Hearing on the merits; rules of procedure; effect of judgment; costs; fees of medical witnesses
Section
1317.1
Additional medical opinion regarding medical examinations
Section
1318
Assistant secretary and office employees not subject to subpoena
Section
1319
Evidence; depositions in advance of hearing
Section
1320
Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 938, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
Section
1321
Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 938, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
Section
1331
Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 938, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
Section
1332
Awards in favor of minors or interdicts; tutor's bond and report
Section
1333
Employer's insolvency or failure to pay after award; acceleration of payments
Section
1351
Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 938, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
Section
1361
Unlawful discrimination prohibited
Section
1371
Purpose and intent
Section
1371.1
Definitions
Section
1371.2
Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 314, §1.
Section
1372
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Second Injury Board; creation, domicile, membership
Section
1373
Meetings; quorum; officers
Section
1374
Salary; expenses
Section
1375
Personnel
Section
1376
Rule making power; reports
Section
1377
Workers' Compensation Second Injury Fund
Section
1378
Determination of liability of fund
Section
1379
Annual report
Section
1391
Purpose
Section
1392
Definitions
Section
1393
Creation of Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation
Section
1394
Applicability of other laws
Section
1395
Exemptions; rate regulation; surplus; reserves; guaranty funds
Section
1397
Incurring of debt for operations and cash flow; pledge of full faith and credit of state
Section
1398
Board of directors
Section
1399
Duties of the board
Section
1400
Policy applications; risk classification
Section
1401
Discontinuation of Louisiana Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Plan
Section
1403
Policy programs
Section
1404
Allocation of surplus; full faith and credit; exemptions; sunset
Section
1404.1
State reporting
Section
1405
Corporation investments
Section
1405.1
Conversion to stock corporation; conditions; approval; laws applicable
Section
1406
Conflict of interest
Section
1407
Sales of policies; agents not liable
Section
1407.1
Issuance or renewal of policies not backed by full faith and credit of state; disclosure
Section
1409
Denial, cancellation, and termination
Section
1410
Fraud division
Section
1411
Rates
Section
1412
Workplace safety program
Section
1413
Workplace accident and injury reduction plan
Section
1414
Annual report
Section
1415
Appeal to insurance commissioner
Section
1471
Short title; declaration of public policy
Section
1472
Definitions
Section
1473
Concurrent employment by two or more corporations
Section
1474
Administrator; Revenue Estimating Conference; "wages"; weekly benefit amounts
Section
1491
Establishment and control
Section
1492
Accounts and deposits
Section
1493
Use and operation; withdrawals
Section
1494
Management of fund upon discontinuance of unemployment trust fund
Section
1511
Creation of fund
Section
1512
Replacement of funds lost or expended for purposes other than administration
Section
1513
Penalty and interest account
Section
1513.1
Reed Act account
Section
1513.2
Louisiana Workforce Commission administration account
Section
1514
Worker training fund; purpose; training programs; eligibility criteria; program administration
Section
1515
Employment security administration account
Section
1531
Basis of employer contributions; time for payment; computation
Section
1531.1
Electronic filing of contribution, occupational information, and wage reports; employer registrations
Section
1532
Rate and base of contributions
Section
1532.1
Legislative findings and intent; temporary employer special assessment; creation and pledge thereof
Section
1533
Experience rating records; administrator's duty to prepare
Section
1534
Standard rates
Section
1535
Variation from standard rates
Section
1536
Determination of rate; ratio of reserves to payroll as a basis
Section
1537
Adjustment in rates
Section
1538
Payroll reports; failure of employer to file; incorrect reports; determination of rates
Section
1539
Merger of employing units; determination of rate
Section
1539.1
State unemployment tax avoidance; penalties
Section
1540
Appeal of liability or tax rate determination
Section
1541
Notice of benefits charged against employer's experience rating record; employer's right to contest; application for review; procedure
Section
1541.1
Notice of chargeability of benefits to base-period employers; employer's right to contest; appeals; procedure
Section
1542
Definition of terms
Section
1543
Delinquent contributions; interest and penalties; jeopardy assessments; bonds; amnesty; forfeiture of right to do business; delinquency of Indian tribes
Section
1544
Suit to enforce payment of delinquent contributions; hearing by preference; procedure
Section
1545
Failure of employer to file report; determination of contributions recoverable
Section
1546
Default in payment of contributions; privilege against property of employer; recordation and rank
Section
1547
Proceedings for collection of contributions; burden of proof
Section
1548
Costs of proceedings and other fees not required from administrator
Section
1549
Priority of contributions in insolvency proceedings
Section
1550
Payment of contributions prior to delivery of property or dissolution of partnerships
Section
1551
Refunds and adjustments; correction of administrative errors
Section
1552
Financing benefits paid to employees of nonprofit organizations and of the state, its instrumentalities and political subdivisions and Indian tribes or tribal units
Section
1553
Noncharging of benefits; recoupment; social charge account; social charge tax rate
Section
1553.1
Prohibitions of noncharging due to employer fault
Section
1554
Rounding of employee wages and total wages
Section
1571
Duration of employer status in general
Section
1572
Termination of employer status; application for termination of coverage; termination by administrator
Section
1573
Election of coverage by unit not subject to law; termination of coverage
Section
1574
Election of coverage by unit for service not constituting employment; termination of coverage
Section
1575
Repealed by Acts 1977, No. 745, §14, eff. Jan. 1, 1978
Section
1576
Notice of separation
Section
1591
Payment of benefits in general
Section
1592
Weekly benefit amount
Section
1593
Weekly benefits payable; deduction of earnings
Section
1594
Benefits for fractional week
Section
1595
Duration of benefits
Section
1596
Rounding of benefits to next nearest dollar
Section
1597
Benefits due deceased claimant; payment to dependents or representatives
Section
1598
Wages earned but unpaid as basis for benefits payable
Section
1599
Waiver of certified mail requirement
Section
1600
Benefit eligibility conditions
Section
1601
Disqualification for benefits
Section
1602
Denial of benefits to individuals taking approved training prohibited; ineligibility of certain students; benefits payable to individuals taking approved training not to be charged to experience rating record of base period employers
Section
1603
Prohibition against disqualification of individuals in approved training
Section
1604
Self-employment assistance program
Section
1605
Unemployment insurance integrity program
Section
1611
Definitions
Section
1612
Effect of other provisions of this Chapter relating to regular benefits on claims for, and the payment of, extended benefits
Section
1613
Eligibility requirements for extended benefits
Section
1614
Weekly extended benefit amount
Section
1615
Total extended benefit amount
Section
1616
Beginning and termination of extended benefit period
Section
1617
Cessation of extended benefits when paid under an interstate claim in a state where extended benefit period is not in effect
Section
1618
Requirements governing suitable work and search for work
Section
1619
Limitation on the amount of combined unemployment insurance and trade readjustment allowance benefits received
Section
1621
Posting of information concerning rights and claims; duty of employers
Section
1622
Filing of claim
Section
1623
Minors' claims; procedure for filing
Section
1624
Monetary determination and notice of claim
Section
1624.1
Reply to notice of eligibility; enforcement; penalty
Section
1625
Notice of determination on claims
Section
1625.1
Prompt determination of claims; duty of employers
Section
1626
Redetermination; notice
Section
1627
Determination in labor dispute cases
Section
1628
Appeal referees; appointment and qualification of members
Section
1629
Appeals to appeal referee; time for filing; notice of hearing and decision
Section
1630
Review of decision by board of review; notice of board's decision
Section
1631
Appeals; conduct of hearings; procedure
Section
1632
Conclusiveness of determination and decision
Section
1633
Rule of decision
Section
1634
Judicial review; procedure
Section
1635
Prompt payment of claims
Section
1636
Hearing officers; effects of findings
Section
1651
Office of unemployment insurance administration; creation
Section
1652
Board of review; appointment and qualification of members; per diem compensation
Section
1653
Duties and powers of administrator in general
Section
1654
Regulations; general and special rules; effective date
Section
1655
Publication of laws and regulations, etc.
Section
1656
Personnel; appointment, compensation, duties and powers
Section
1657
Merit system covering department personnel; state civil service laws, applicability of
Section
1657.1
Criminal history information; access to federal tax information
Section
1658
Local advisory councils
Section
1659
Employment stabilization
Section
1660
Employment records and reports; inspection by administrator; confidentiality of records; prohibition against subpoena
Section
1661
Oaths; witnesses
Section
1662
Subpoenas
Section
1663
Protection against self-incrimination
Section
1664
Federal-state cooperation
Section
1665
Reciprocal arrangements with federal and state agencies
Section
1665.1
Definitions
Section
1665.2
Recovery of state or federal benefit overpayments
Section
1665.3
Combined wage claims; recovery of outstanding overpayment in transferring state
Section
1666
Cooperation with State and Federal agencies; Wage Combining
Section
1667
Reciprocal arrangements with foreign governments
Section
1668
State employment service; creation, duties and powers; establishment and financing of employment offices
Section
1669
Representation in court; civil and criminal actions
Section
1670
Lease-purchase agreements, land and buildings
Section
1671
Death reports
Section
1691
Waiver of rights to benefits; agreements to pay employer contributions; discrimination against employees; penalty
Section
1692
Fees and costs against claimants; limitations; penalty
Section
1693
Assignment of benefits; exemption of benefits from levy or execution; deduction for support; deduction for overissuance of food stamps
Section
1711
False statements or representations; failure to file reports or maintain records; duties of officers and agents; presumptive proof; penalties
Section
1711.1
Independent contractor; rebuttable presumption
Section
1712
Violations of provisions, regulations or orders when penalty not otherwise prescribed
Section
1713
Waiver of recovery and recovery of benefits improperly received by beneficiary
Section
1714
Penalties
Section
1721
Alternative remedies for the collection of contributions
Section
1722
Determination and notice of liability and contributions due
Section
1723
Appeal of determination; procedure; content; delays; hearings
Section
1724
Assessment
Section
1725
Notice of assessment; reassessment
Section
1726
Legal effect of assessments; when collectible
Section
1727
Recordation and effect of notice of assessment
Section
1728
Appeals; delays; venue; burden of proof
Section
1729
Authority for assessments to be made executory by the courts
Section
1730
Procedure for making assessment executory and execution thereof
Section
1731
Injunction to arrest execution of assessment made executory
Section
1732
Prescription of assessments as judgments
Section
1733
Offset of assessments against tax refunds
Section
1740
Alternative remedies for collection of benefit overpayments
Section
1740.1
Costs of proceedings and other fees not required from administrator
Section
1741
Assessment
Section
1742
Notice of assessment; reassessment
Section
1743
Legal effect of assessments; when collectible
Section
1744
Recordation and effect of notice of assessment
Section
1745
Authority for assessment to be made executory
Section
1746
Procedure for making assessment executory and execution thereof
Section
1747
Injunction to arrest execution of assessment made executory
Section
1748
Prescription of assessments as judgments
Section
1749
Offset of assessments against tax refunds
Section
1749.1
Definitions
Section
1749.2
Notice of overpayment delinquency; suspension of license
Section
1749.3
Objection to suspension of license
Section
1749.4
Administrative hearing
Section
1749.5
Certification of noncompliance
Section
1749.6
Suspension of license
Section
1749.7
Subsequent compliance with overpayment obligation; compliance releases
Section
1749.8
Reissuance of license
Section
1750
Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 550, §1.
Section
1750.1
Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 550, §1.
Section
1750.2
Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 550, §1.
Section
1750.3
Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 550, §1.
Section
1750.4
Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 550, §1.
Section
1750.5
Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 550, §1.
Section
1750.6
Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 550, §1.
Section
1750.7
Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 550, §1.
Section
1750.8
Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 550, §1.
Section
1750.9
Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 550, §1.
Section
1750.10
Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 550, §1.
Section
1761
Definitions
Section
1762
Exemptions and exceptions
Section
1763
Rights and responsibilities
Section
1764
Registration
Section
1765
Application for registration
Section
1766
Rejection of application for registration
Section
1767
Terms of registration; renewal; revocation
Section
1768
Professional employer services agreement requirements
Section
1769
Electronic registration; registration through an approved assurance organization
Section
1771
Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
Section
1772
Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
Section
1773
Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
Section
1774
Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
Section
1775
Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
Section
1776
Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
Section
1801
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1802
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1803
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1804
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1805
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1806
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1807
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1808
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1809
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1821
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1822
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1823
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1824
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1825
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1826
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1827
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1828
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1829
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1830
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1831
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1832
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1841
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1842
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1843
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1844
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1845
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1846
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1851
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1852
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1853
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1854
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1855
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1861
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1862
Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 426, §7.
Section
1871
Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 534, §4, eff. June 30, 2008.
Section
2001
Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
Section
2002
Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
Section
2003
Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
Section
2004
Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
Section
2005
Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
Section
2006
Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
Section
2007
Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
Section
2008
Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
Section
2021
Equal Pay Commission; creation; purposes
Section
2022
Composition of commission
Section
2023
Meetings; staff; data
Section
2024
Findings and recommendations; termination of commission
Section
2041
Legislative declaration
Section
2042
Louisiana Workforce Investment Council; creation; purpose
Section
2043
Members
Section
2044
Qualifications
Section
2045
Chairman and vice chairman
Section
2046
Terms
Section
2047
Vacancies
Section
2048
Removal of members
Section
2049
Council meetings
Section
2050
Domicile
Section
2051
Designees
Section
2052
Compensation
Section
2053
Staff
Section
2054
Funding
Section
2055
Rulemaking authority
Section
2056
Executive organization
Section
2061
Definitions
Section
2062
Goals
Section
2063
Strategic plan
Section
2064
Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
2065
Council duties and functions
Section
2066
Job placement information; occupational information
Section
2067
Integration of job training programs
Section
2068
Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
2069
Required information; exceptions
Section
2070
Authority
Section
2071
Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §10, eff. July 1, 2002.
Section
2091
Transfer of state advisory council responsibilities
Section
2092
Organizational structure of standing committees
Section
2093
Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
2094
Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
2095
Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
2096
Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
2097
Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
2098
Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
2099
Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
2100
Federal support and waivers
Section
2151
Council recommendations; cooperation with state agencies, departments, and offices
Section
2152
Provision of services by state agencies
Section
2153
Data; standardization
Section
2191
Workforce development boards
Section
2192
Designation of workforce development areas
Section
2193
Creation of local workforce development boards
Section
2194
Training for local workforce development board members
Section
2195
Certification of boards
Section
2196
Board membership
Section
2197
Removal of workforce development board members
Section
2198
Presiding officer
Section
2199
Responsibility of the board
Section
2200
Board duties
Section
2201
Board committees
Section
2202
Technical advisory groups
Section
2203
Components of local workforce development system
Section
2204
Local and regional workforce development plans
Section
2205
Budget
Section
2206
Report
Section
2207
Approval of fiscal agent
Section
2208
Contracting for service delivery
Section
2209
Conflicts of interest
Section
2210
Incentives and waivers
Section
2211
Nonprofit status; ability to solicit funds
Section
2212
Staff
Section
2213
Conflict of laws
Section
3001
Acceptance of federal act to promote vocational rehabilitation
Section
3002
State treasurer as custodian of federal funds
Section
3003
Donations; commission's authority to receive
Section
3004
Fees for vocational work evaluation services performed by Louisiana Workforce Commission
Section
3021
Prevention of blindness; vocational training and rehabilitation
Section
3022
Powers of Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
Section
3023
Priority to individuals who are blind in operation of concessions in public buildings
Section
3024
Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 312, §5, eff. July 1, 2019.
Section
3025
Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 312, §5, eff. July 1, 2019.
Section
3031
Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 761, §3, eff. June 19, 2014.
Section
3032
Exemption of persons who are blind from license, privilege, or vocational tax; limitation
Section
3033
Exemptions; when applicable
Section
3041
Purpose
Section
3042
Definitions
Section
3043
Blind Vendors Trust Fund
Section
3044
Blind Vendors Trust Fund Board; creation; membership
Section
3045
Expenditures
Section
3061
Louisiana Workforce Commission of Federal Independent Living Program