Louisiana final pay checklist for employers
A final pay checklist makes sure an employee who leaves gets every dollar owed, on time. Here is what changes when the employee works in Louisiana.
Louisiana rules that affect this form
| Final pay when fired | By the next regular payday or within 15 days of discharge, whichever comes first. |
|---|---|
| Final pay when an employee quits | By the next regular payday for the pay cycle in which the employee resigned, or within 15 days, whichever comes first. |
| Unused vacation / PTO at separation | Required for vacation the employee has earned and is eligible to take under the employer's policy. Earned vacation cannot be forfeited at separation (La. R.S. 23:631(D)). |
What to include
- Confirm the separation date and whether the employee quit or was let go
- Calculate final hours, overtime, commissions and bonuses earned
- Check whether unused vacation or PTO must be paid out
- Apply only deductions that state law and signed authorizations allow
- Pay by the state deadline and keep proof of the payment date
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Louisiana final pay checklist form?
Louisiana does not publish one required final pay checklist for private employers. Use a clear template and make sure it reflects the Louisiana rules on this page.
When is a final paycheck due in Louisiana?
If the employer ends employment: By the next regular payday or within 15 days of discharge, whichever comes first. If the employee quits: By the next regular payday for the pay cycle in which the employee resigned, or within 15 days, whichever comes first.
Does Louisiana require paying out unused vacation?
Required for vacation the employee has earned and is eligible to take under the employer's policy. Earned vacation cannot be forfeited at separation (La. R.S. 23:631(D)).
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This page is general information for employers, not legal advice. Employment laws change and can vary by city and county. Confirm details with the state labor department or an employment attorney. Read our disclaimer.