La. Admin. Code tit. 40 § XV-109
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section XV-109 - Application for LicenseA. Initial License 1. Forms Required to be Completed and Submitted a. OOL-1 Application. The facts specified in the application must be sworn and attested before a notary. All applications must be signed by the proposed licensee.b. OOL-2 Bond Form. In the amount of $5,000 executed by a surety company licensed and authorized to do business in Louisiana . Each bond must bear a surety seal and contain licensee's name, private employment service business name, trade names, if applicable and physical location.c. Corporations shall submit a certified copy of the Articles of Incorporation, which contains the gold seal from the Louisiana Office of Secretary of State.d. Corporations registered outside of Louisiana must furnish an original certificate of authority to operate in Louisiana, which certificate is issued by the Louisiana Office of Secretary of State.e. Partnerships shall submit a certified copy of the Articles of Partnership, which contains the gold seal from the Louisiana Office of Secretary of State. Licensee's name must be listed in the Articles of Partnership.2. Additional Requirements a. Three notarized statements from character references.b. The proposed applicant's contract must be submitted and approved by the assistant secretary.c. Licensees, managers, and/or on-site consultants must pass a written examination, administered by the Office of Regulatory Services, with a score of at least 80 percent.d. Each proposed licensee must submit a resume detailing his/her business involvement during the preceding 10 years.e. Each proposed licensee must submit a letter stating whether or not he/she has ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. If he/she has been convicted, full particulars must be given including the offense, the date, the sentence and the court in which the proceeding occurred.f. A license shall be required for each employment service operated or advertised.g. Each licensee shall pay a $300 investigation fee.h. Services that are "Exclusively Employer Fee Paid" shall submit a notarized statement attesting to same.i. License fee shall be $200 per year for each location.j. License fee for an out-of-state employment service which merely advertises in the state shall be the same as the fee for employment services located in Louisiana.k. Every license issued shall remain in force until December 31 of year of issuance, unless such license has been revoked pursuant to the provisions of this law or the licensee submit a notarized request to cancel the license.l. Each corporation must designate an individual, to be tested and to be the licensee. If the licensee leaves the corporation, it must designate a new individual to be licensed. If designated individual is not listed in the Articles of Incorporation, the board of directors must furnish a notarized letter attesting to the designated individual's position within the corporation or file an amendment to the articles.m. Each partnership must designate at least one partner to be tested and to be the licensee. If the licensee leaves the partnership it must designate a new individual to be licensed. If designated partner is not listed in the Articles of Partnership, an amendment to the Articles of Partnership must be filed listing that individual's name.B. Renewal Licenses 1. Forms required to be completed and submitted: a. OOL-1 Renewal Application;b. OOL-2 Bond Form (original only) executed by Surety Company or Continuation Certificate, (original only) from surety company, the period of coverage must correspond with the license year. Said bond form or continuation certificate must contain licensee's name, private employment service business name, trade name, if applicable and physical location;c. beginning date of bond or continuation certificate must be January 1 of license year and expiration must be through December 31, of license year.2. Additional Requirements a. Licensees must submit their applicant contract for approval.b. Services that are "Exclusively Employer Fee Paid" shall submit a statement affirming same.c. Application for renewal must be received by the Office of Regulatory Services no later than the last business day of the calendar year for which the current license was issued.d. The failure of any licensee who fails to timely renew a license shall require that the employment service office be closed.e. Renewal fee shall be $200 per year for each office location.La. Admin. Code tit. 40, § XV-109
Promulgated by the Department of Labor, Office of Labor, LR 7:630 (December 1981), amended by the Department of Employment and Training, Office of Labor, LR 17:357 (April 1991), amended by the Department of Labor, Office of Regulatory Services, LR 28:512 (March 2002).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 23:112.