Louisiana Administrative Code Title 40 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

25 Jun 2025 --
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Here’s an overview of Louisiana Administrative Code – Title 40: Labor and Employment:

📚 Structure & Major Parts of Title 40

Based on official sources Title 40 is organized into several key parts:

Part I – Workers’ Compensation Administration

Includes Subpart 1 (General Administration), Subpart 2 (Medical Guidelines), and Subpart 3 (Hearing Rules)

Covers everything from benefit procedures, medical billing guidelines, appeals, hearings, and administrative forms.

Part III – Workers’ Compensation Second Injury Board

Governs the admin and funding of the board that manages cases involving pre‑existing injuries in new claims

Part IV – Employment Security

Establishes rules around unemployment insurance, claim filing, and employer responsibilities

Part VII – Conditions under Which Minor Labor May Be Used

Defines minors’ work-age regulations (hours, permitted jobs, restrictions)

Sets standards and definitions for state-recognized apprenticeship programs

Details Louisiana’s implementation of the federal JTPA

Part XV – Private Employment Services

Regulates private employment agencies’ operations and licensing

Part XVI – Customized Training

Covers training programs customized for employers’ workforce needs

Part XVII – Community Services Block Grant

Administration of federal community support funds

Part XIX – Louisiana Workforce Commission

Defines the structure, duties, and powers of the state's Workforce Commission .

Part XXI – High Unemployment Areas

Classifies and designates high-unemployment zones for targeted assistance

Part XXVII – Civil Service Commission

Covers civil service regulations and oversight in state employment (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).

📝 What Each Part Covers (Highlights)

Workers’ Compensation (Part I):
Defines process for filing worker injury claims, medical reimbursement (with fee schedules), administrative hearings, and billing rules

Second Injury Board (Part III):
Manages settlements and assessments where employees with pre-existing conditions are further injured

Minor Labor (Part VII):
Restricts hours worked by minors (e.g., 14–15-year-olds, 16–17-year-olds), with specific daily, weekly, and hour-of-day limits