Louisiana follows the federal CCPA baseline for wage garnishment, allowing creditors to garnish up to 25% of disposable earnings or the amount exceeding 30 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less. You can also compare Louisiana's rules with other states using our comparison tool.
Louisiana Garnishment Process
In Louisiana, wage garnishment is handled through a seizure of earnings process. A creditor must obtain a judgment and then file for a garnishment order. Louisiana uses a continuing garnishment system.
Calculate your garnishment with our Louisiana Wage Garnishment Calculator, or try calculators for other states like California Wage Garnishment Calculator, Texas Wage Garnishment Calculator, or New York Wage Garnishment Calculator.
Louisiana Exemptions
Louisiana exempts Social Security, veterans benefits, unemployment compensation, and workers compensation from garnishment. Louisiana also provides exemptions for certain retirement benefits and a minimum amount of wages necessary for family support. To understand how exemptions work in other areas, see our article How to File a Wage Garnishment Exemption and learn about exemptions in states like Florida Wage Garnishment Laws Explained and North Carolina Wage Garnishment Exemptions Explained.
Taking Action
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If facing garnishment in Louisiana, explore settlement negotiation or exemption claims. You might also find it useful to read about Can My Employer Fire Me for Wage Garnishment? or How Much Can Be Garnished From My Paycheck?. Compare Louisiana with other states at our comparison tool or browse all states at Wage Garnishment Laws by State.