Louisiana

The State of Louisiana enacted Act 636 in 2006. The act authorizes the State to issue a cease and desist order if an employer is found to have hired illegal workers. It allows a State agency or department to conduct an investigation into the hiring practices of a Louisiana business which has 10 or more employees. If an employer violates a cease and desist order, it may face penalties of up to $10,000 and/or the suspension of its business license