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Employment LA

LA Unemployment Insurance Employer Registration

Source: LA Workforce Commission Verified: March 1, 2026

Louisiana employers who pay $1,500 or more in wages in any calendar quarter or employ at least one worker in 20 weeks of a year must register with the Louisiana Workforce Commission for unemployment insurance. New employers pay a standard 1.16% UI tax rate on the first $7,700 of each employee wages.

Official Source:
LA Workforce Commission
Always verify current information directly with this agency.

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