Louisiana § RS 23:1044 - Presumption of employee status
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:1044 — Presumption of employee status, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 23:1044. Presumption of employee status
A person rendering service for another in any trades, businesses or occupations covered by this Chapter is presumed to be an employee under this Chapter.
Every executive officer elected or appointed and empowered in accordance with the charter and by-laws of a corporation, other than a charitable, religious, educational or other non-profit corporation or an official of the state or other political subdivision thereof or of any incorporated public board or commission, shall be an employee of such corporation under this Chapter.
Amended by Acts 1958, No. 306, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 23:1044
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 23:1044 cover?
Section RS 23:1044 ("Presumption of employee status") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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