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Louisiana pay stub requirements

Governed by Federal FLSA (29 CFR 516) — Louisiana has no state pay stub statute. This guide covers the mandatory items on every wage statement, penalties for non-compliance, and a checklist for LA employers.

The rule in one paragraph

Louisiana has no state-level pay stub law. Federal FLSA record-keeping rules apply. Louisiana wage-payment law (La. R.S. 23:631) governs final-paycheck timing.

Mandatory wage-statement items

  1. 1
    Employee name

    Full name of the employee (recommended).

  2. 2
    Pay-period dates

    Beginning and ending dates of the pay period (recommended).

  3. 3
    Hours worked

    Federal FLSA requires accurate records of hours for non-exempt workers.

  4. 4
    Rate of pay

    Rate applied for the pay period (FLSA record-keeping).

  5. 5
    Gross wages

    Total wages earned before deductions (FLSA record-keeping).

  6. 6
    Deductions

    Each deduction itemized (best practice).

  7. 7
    Net wages

    Take-home pay after deductions (best practice).

Penalties and retention

Penalties

No state pay-stub penalties. Final-pay violations under § 23:632 trigger up to 90 days of penalty wages plus attorney's fees.

Record retention

At least three years under federal FLSA record-keeping rules.

Electronic wage statements

Allowed, provided employees can access and print records at no cost.

Compliance checklist

  • All required items appear on every wage statement
  • Overtime hours and rates itemized for non-exempt employees
  • Deductions labeled clearly
  • Records retained per state and federal rules
  • Portal or paper delivery available on request

Frequently asked questions

Does Louisiana require pay stubs?

Louisiana has no state pay stub statute, but federal FLSA record-keeping rules require employers to maintain wage records for non-exempt employees.

Are electronic pay stubs allowed?

Yes, provided employees can access and print their statements at no cost.

How long must payroll records be retained?

At least three years under federal FLSA record-keeping rules.

How do I file a wage claim?

File a wage claim with the Louisiana state labor agency, or file a federal FLSA complaint with the US Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division.

Generate a LA-compliant pay stub

StubGenPro's US pay stub template covers hours-at-each-rate, itemized deductions, YTD totals, and pay-period dates — the fields most state laws require.

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