Employment & Worker Protection · Louisiana
Louisiana Minimum Wage — Federal Floor
Enacted employment & worker protection regulation in Louisiana.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2009
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 28/100
- Louisiana strictness
The bottom line
Louisiana Minimum Wage — Federal Floor is an enacted law in Louisiana, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2009-07-24
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 28/100
- Louisiana strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official Louisiana legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: Louisiana Minimum Wage — Federal Floor
Louisiana Minimum Wage — Federal Floor is an enacted law in Louisiana under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2009-07-24 and becomes effective on 2009-07-24. Louisiana currently reports 2 tracked regulations with 2 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 28/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places Louisiana within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in the enabling statute itself.
Applicability under Louisiana Minimum Wage — Federal Floor: All FLSA-covered Louisiana employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: Federal FLSA enforcement only. Notable exemptions: FLSA exemptions..
Summary
Louisiana has no state minimum wage law. Federal $7.25/hr applies. Preemption statute prohibits local ordinances.
Key Requirements
Federal $7.25/hr applies. Preemption: local governments barred from setting minimum wages.
Penalties
Federal FLSA enforcement only.
Applicability
All FLSA-covered Louisiana employers.
Exemptions
FLSA exemptions.
Official Source
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/stateHow Louisiana compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - Louisiana ranks #35 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. Louisiana is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was Louisiana Minimum Wage — Federal Floor enacted?
Louisiana Minimum Wage — Federal Floor was enacted on 2009-07-24 and became effective on 2009-07-24.
What are the penalties for violating Louisiana Minimum Wage — Federal Floor?
Federal FLSA enforcement only. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does Louisiana Minimum Wage — Federal Floor apply to small businesses?
All FLSA-covered Louisiana employers. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does Louisiana compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
Louisiana has a regulatory strictness score of 28/100, based on 2 enacted regulations out of 2 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of Louisiana Minimum Wage — Federal Floor?
The official text of Louisiana Minimum Wage — Federal Floor is available from the Louisiana legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- Louisiana Minimum Wage — Federal Floor is enacted in Louisiana, effective 2009-07-24. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; Louisiana ranks #35 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation Louisiana tracks across all five policy areas. Louisiana profile
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