DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Stuart Bishop HB No. 689
Abstract: Provides for time frames for the payment of employees.
Present law requires that every employer inform his employees at the time of hire what wages
they will be paid, as well as the method and frequency of payment.
Present law provides that every person engaged in manufacturing shall make full payment to
employees as often as every two weeks.
Proposed law changes the time period for payment in present law to no less than twice during a
calendar month.
Present law provides that paydays shall be as close to two weeks apart as practicable.
Present law provides that payment shall be made no more than 10 days after the service is
performed, except for public service corporations, who are allowed up to 15 days.
Proposed law deletes present law and provides that payment shall be made no later than the
payday at the conclusion of the next payroll period.
(Amends R.S. 23:633(B))