HB353

Louisiana HB353 establishes a state minimum wage, sets it at $12 per hour starting in 2027, and increases it to $15 per hour starting in 2029.

Louisiana HB353 establishes a state minimum wage, setting it at $12 per hour starting January 1, 2027, and $15 per hour starting January 1, 2029. Beginning January 1, 2031, the minimum wage will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers in the South region. If the federal minimum wage increases, the state minimum wage will also rise to match it. Employers violating the minimum wage provisions face fines between $500 and $1,000 per employee and must pay the difference in wages to affected employees.