LAC 40:I.1905. Penalty Notice; Hearings; Appeal

A. The Assistant Secretary shall notify the employee and employer of any civil penalty imposed for violation of R.S. 23:1208. In addition, the Assistant Secretary shall file the notice of penalty in the record of the Court of proper venue. B. A person may appeal any penalty imposed pursuant to R.S. 23:1208 by filing Form LW-WC-1008, Disputed Claim for Compensation, in the district where the claimant is located or in Baton Rouge, LA. All such appeals shall be de novo. Any penalty imposed pursuant to this law becomes final and may be pursued for collection unless such an appeal is filed within 30 days of the notice of penalty.