DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 94 Original 2020 Regular Session Green
Abstract: Establishes a state minimum wage rate.
Proposed law establishes a state minimum wage and sets it at $9 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
Proposed law requires that if the federal minimum wage is raised, the state minimum wage shall also
be raised.
Proposed law provides a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 per employee for
failure to pay minimum wage.
Proposed law further requires that an employer who fails to pay his employee minimum wage shall
pay the employee the difference between what the employee was paid and minimum wage rate.
Proposed law provides that the La. Workforce Commission shall be in charge of enforcement of the
minimum wage laws and authorizes the agency to promulgate rules and regulations necessary in its
implementation.
Proposed law provides the procedure for the executive director of the La. Workforce Commission
to impose penalties.
Proposed law excludes student workers employed with the state and with state colleges and
universities from the minimum wage requirement.
(Adds R.S. 23:671-674)