As a Louisiana employer, you are no doubt aware of the state's draconian termination pay law. Whether it's vacation, bonuses, commissions, or monies owed by the employee that are withheld from the final paycheck, employers that do not pay terminated employees all earned wages and benefits within 15 days of termination or the next regular payday (whichever is earlier) risk penalties of up to 90 days' wages, attorneys' fees, and costs. Continue reading >