Yes. Louisiana is one of the few Southeast states that requires a state-issued Employment Agency License to operate a staffing business. Under La. R.S. 23:101 et seq., agencies must register with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, pay licensing fees, post a $5,000 bond, and comply with fee-disclosure rules. Operating without a license is a misdemeanor and voids placement contracts — a common oversight when out-of-state staffing firms expand into Louisiana.
Read the full Louisiana staffing agency insurance guide. Consult the Louisiana Workforce Commission for licensing details.
