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Fitness & Gym workers compensation in Louisiana

Fitness & Gym businesses in Louisiana pay a median rate of $0.430 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.430 to $0.430. The national median for Fitness & Gym is $0.430, so Louisiana sits 0% below the national average. 1 unique NCCI class codes are filed in this state for Fitness & Gym occupations. Verified 2026-05-09.

Median in LA $0.430
Vs national 0%
Codes filed 1

Top Fitness & Gym class codes in Louisiana

The class codes most likely to apply to a Fitness & Gym operation in Louisiana, sorted from cheapest to most expensive per $100 of payroll. Click into any code for the full state-by-state rate comparison.

Code Occupation Rate per $100 Confidence
9063 YMCA, YWCA, gym $0.430 HIGH

Louisiana compliance for Fitness & Gym employers

Coverage threshold

Employers with one or more employees are required to carry workers' compensation insurance.

1099 vs W-2 in Fitness & Gym

Classification of 1099 contractors is based on a multi-factor test, primarily focusing on the right to control the details of the work performed.

Owner exclusion

Allowed in Louisiana. Sole proprietor self-coverage optional; LLC member self-coverage optional.

Max weekly benefit

$877 at 66.67% of average weekly wage, effective 2025-09-01.

Statute of limitations

1 year from injury date in Louisiana.

Audit window

Louisiana carriers audit payroll within 90-120 days of policy expiration. Keep Fitness & Gym payroll segregated by class code and have job-duty documentation ready.

Cross-cite: full Louisiana workers comp overview · Fitness & Gym cross-state rate comparison · Louisiana workers comp lawyer guide · Louisiana settlement chart

Estimate your Fitness & Gym premium in Louisiana

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Estimated annual premium for Fitness & Gym in Louisiana

$2,150to$2,150

Median: $2,150 · Rate range $0.430 to $0.430 per $100 payroll

Industry median across all states

$2,150

Cheapest states for Fitness & Gym

  • Kentucky $0.270
  • Virginia $0.271
  • Maryland $0.280

Most expensive

  • New Jersey $1.29
  • Hawaii $0.730
  • Alaska $0.660

Estimate based on 21 states of rate-filing data. Actual premium also reflects experience modifier, schedule credits, and carrier underwriting.

Filing checklist for Fitness & Gym businesses in Louisiana

  1. Step 1, Confirm coverage threshold

    Employers with one or more employees are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. For Fitness & Gym operations, this typically applies once you make a first W-2 hire, even part-time.

  2. Step 2, Pick the right class code

    Fitness & Gym businesses typically use codes like 9063. The wrong code can cost 4 to 10x more or get reclassified at audit. In Louisiana, the cheapest code on this list is 9063 at $0.430 and the most expensive is 9063 at $0.430.

  3. Step 3, Get a quote

    Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation (LWCC) is one option in Louisiana; private carriers (Travelers, Hartford, Liberty Mutual, AmTrust) also write coverage. Schedule credits up to 25% are typical for low-loss accounts.

  4. Step 4, Document subcontractors

    A principal contractor can be held liable for the workers' compensation benefits of an uninsured subcontractor's employees if the work performed is part of the principal's trade, business, or occupation. Fitness & Gym operators with crews of 1099s should keep certificates of insurance for every sub, otherwise the GC absorbs the sub liability at audit.

  5. Step 5, Annual audit

    Carriers audit payroll within 90-120 days of policy expiration. Have payroll segregated by class code, job descriptions on file, and overtime properly excluded from rated payroll. Fitness & Gym class allocation can shift if any worker spends more than 50% of time on a different code.

Penalty for non-coverage in Louisiana: Penalties for non-compliance include fines up to $10,000, imprisonment up to one year, and personal liability for all benefits and medical expenses.

Fitness & Gym workers comp FAQs in Louisiana

What is the typical workers comp rate for Fitness & Gym in Louisiana?

Fitness & Gym employers in Louisiana pay a median rate of $0.430 per $100 of payroll, with rates ranging from $0.430 to $0.430 depending on the specific class code. The national median across all states for Fitness & Gym is $0.430, so Louisiana sits about 0% below the national average.

How many Fitness & Gym class codes are filed in Louisiana?

Louisiana has 1 unique NCCI class codes filed for Fitness & Gym occupations, drawn from 1 state-class code rate cells in our dataset. The most common codes include 9063 (YMCA, YWCA, gym).

Are Fitness & Gym 1099 contractors covered by workers comp in Louisiana?

Classification of 1099 contractors is based on a multi-factor test, primarily focusing on the right to control the details of the work performed.

What is the maximum weekly benefit for an injured Fitness & Gym worker in Louisiana?

Louisiana caps weekly workers comp benefits at $877 (effective 2025-09-01), calculated as 66.67% of the average weekly wage. Fitness & Gym workers are subject to the same statutory cap as workers in any other industry.

How long does a Fitness & Gym worker have to file a comp claim in Louisiana?

The statute of limitations in Louisiana is 1 year from the date of injury. Most claims also require notice to the employer within 30 days. Fitness & Gym workers should report any incident on the date it happens, even minor strains, because cumulative trauma claims can fail without contemporaneous documentation.

Can a Fitness & Gym business owner exclude themselves from comp coverage in Louisiana?

Yes, Louisiana allows business owners (sole proprietors, partners, LLC members, corporate officers) to file an exclusion election. Fitness & Gym owner-operators often elect out to keep premium below the minimum. Sole-proprietor self-coverage is not required, and LLC member self-coverage is not required.