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• Coronavirus COVID-19 Information

  Links to federal, state, and local resources relating to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• Know Your Rights: Can I be Evicted? (FAQs + Flyer)

  This resource has a flowchart to help you understand whether or not you can be evicted during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Know Your Rights: Tenants' Rights during COVID-19 (FAQs)

  This resource answers commonly asked questions about tenants' rights during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Know Your Rights: Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19 (FAQs)

  This resource discusses changes to Unemployment Insurance Benefits due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• What are my job rights if I or someone in my family gets COVID-19? (FAQs)

  This resource discusses your work rights and duties you owe to your employer if you or someone in your family gets COVID-19. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

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• You Should Know: Virtual Court Hearings Best Practices (Infographic + FAQs)

  This resource goes over best practices for attending court online. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• Know Your Rights: Consumer Rights and Bankruptcy in the times of COVID-19 (FAQs)

  Common questions about consumer and bankruptcy court dates, lawsuits, and scams in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Know Your Rights: Can I get out of my lease during COVID-19? (Article + FAQs)

  This resource goes over the laws allowing you to cancel your lease and the risks you face for trying to do so. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• You Should Know: Filing Paperwork in Court During COVID-19 (Link + Brochure)

  This resource showcases the different filing options for courts across Louisiana. This includes availability of filing online, by mail, or in person. Read More

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  Louisiana Appleseed

• You Should Know: Louisiana SNAP (Food Stamps) Benefits (Article + FAQs)

  This resource tells you about food stamps, how to apply, and the changes to Louisiana SNAP due to COVID-19. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• You Should Know: COVID-19 Stimulus Checks (Article + FAQs)

  This resource covers the $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus and qualifications for the program. Read More

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  CrescentCare

• You Should Know: Avoiding Common Tax Scams during COVID-19 (Video)

  This video has an overview of common tax scams that are popping up during the COVID-19 crisis. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• You Should Know: March 2020 Federal Disaster Declaration (FAQs)

  This resource describes the types of assistance Louisiana will receive from the federal government's March 24, 2020 disaster declaration. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• COVID-19 Hazard Pay Program

  This resource takes you to the SLLS blog, and describes the COVID-19 Hazard Pay Program, which gives eligible workers $250. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

• FAQs on the CDC's Order Halting Evictions

  This resource answers commonly asked questions about the CDC's new order stopping evictions due to COVID-19. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)