Deferred compensation plans allow the participant to defer income today and withdraw it at some point in the future (usually upon retirement) Learn about the benefits of participating in the Louisiana Public Employees' Deferred Compensation Plan to supplement your LASERS retirement.Questions regarding §457 maximums and refunds should be directed to Louisiana Deferred Compensation at (225) 926-8082 or toll free at (800) 937-7604. Who is eligible to enroll? All current full-time and part-time Louisiana public employees are immediately eligible to participate in the Plan. If you wish to enroll in Deferred Compensation you have 30 days from your date of hire to enroll retroactive to your original date.