Are freelance non-competes enforceable in Louisiana?

Only when they list each specific parish/county and do not exceed two years under La. R.S. § 23:921. Failure to list parishes generally voids the covenant.

How does Louisiana classify freelancers?

Louisiana applies an IRS-style right-to-control test.

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Louisiana legal context

Louisiana is a civil-law jurisdiction. It applies a common-law right-to-control style test for classification. Louisiana's restrictive-covenants statute (La. R.S. § 23:921) strictly limits non-competes to enumerated parishes/counties and a maximum of two years — applies to independent contractors as well as employees. Confidentiality clauses are not subject to the same parish-listing rule but must remain reasonable.

Key LA statutes

Worker Classification (Common Law)
La. common law
IRS-style right-to-control test.
Louisiana Restrictive Covenants Statute
La. R.S. § 23:921
Strict parish-listing requirement and two-year cap, applies to contractors.

Louisiana-specific considerations

Civil-Law Tradition
Louisiana applies civil-law contract interpretation rules.
Strict Geographic Listing
Non-competes must list each parish/county where applicable.
Two-Year Maximum
Non-compete duration cannot exceed two years from termination.