Millions Recovered
For Unpaid Workers
Louisiana has no state minimum wage or overtime law. Your overtime rights come entirely from the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). From oil rigs in the Gulf to hospitality in the French Quarter, we fight to recover the overtime pay Louisiana workers are owed.
No fees unless we win. We only get paid when you do.
Get an estimate of what you're owed in just 60 seconds. This calculator is based on federal FLSA laws and includes liquidated damages (double your unpaid wages).
Louisiana is one of only five states with no state minimum wage and no state overtime law. All overtime claims are filed under Federal Law (FLSA). This is actually advantageous — federal law provides double damages and a longer lookback period than many state laws.
| Protection | Louisiana State Law | Federal Law (FLSA) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | None | $7.25/hr |
| Overtime Law | None | 1.5x after 40 hours |
| Tipped Wage | No Provision | $2.13/hr |
| Statute of Limitations | N/A | 2 Years (3 if Willful) |
| Damages | N/A | Double Damages (Liquidated) |
Gulf Coast & Offshore: Day-rate pay for roughnecks, mud loggers, and platform workers without proper overtime. Paying a flat daily rate does NOT exempt employers from overtime obligations.
Lake Charles & Baton Rouge: Refinery and plant workers on 12-hour rotating shifts denied proper overtime calculations, or classified as independent contractors (1099) despite working exclusively for one company.
New Orleans: Restaurant servers, bartenders, and hotel staff facing tip theft, unpaid side work (over 20% of shift), and automatic meal deductions while working through breaks.
Port of New Orleans & South Louisiana: Dock workers and warehouse employees denied pay for waiting time, security screenings, and mandatory safety meetings.
Cash pay and "straight time" for hours over 40, especially common in post-storm rebuilding and industrial construction across the state.
Workers in crawfish, shrimp, and oyster processing plants often denied overtime due to disputed agricultural exemptions that may not legally apply.
Hospitality, Healthcare, & Port:
Petrochemical & Refinery:
Offshore Oil & Seafood:
Under Federal Law, you are typically entitled to "Liquidated Damages," which means you get $2 for every $1 you were underpaid.
You can recover unpaid wages for the last 2 years (standard) or 3 years (if the violation was willful).
The employer must pay your legal fees and court costs if you win.
Louisiana's energy and hospitality industries are rife with overtime violations. Since all claims are filed under Federal Law (FLSA), our national wage and hour practice is exactly what you need. We partner with experienced Louisiana counsel to bring both specialized overtime expertise and local court knowledge to your case.
We Level the Playing Field
Large employers have legal teams. With our national network, so do you.
Expert legal review of your overtime claim. No fees unless we win. Use the calculator above to estimate your recovery, then contact us for a detailed case analysis.