- A. These rules are intended to supplement the existing codes. In the absence of a hearing rule or a provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act, the procedures established in the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, the Louisiana Revised Statutes, or other applicable Louisiana legislation shall govern workers’ compensation proceedings. A conflict between a Rule and Workers’ Compensation legislation should be resolved by following the legislation. No provisions restating existing law have been included in these rules.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 23:1310.1.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Administration, LR 25:281 (February 1999), amended LR 25:1871 (October 1999), amended by Louisiana Works, Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration, LR 51:1617 (October 2025).