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• Unemployment Compensation: How to Get What is Coming to You (Video, FAQs, & Brochure)

  How many days do you have to appeal a denial of your claim for unemployment benefits? Click here to find out! Video, FAQs, and a brochure about unemployment benefits and what you may be able to do if the LWC turns down your claim. Includes information on how to appeal a denial of unemployment benefits on your own. Read More

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (text) Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (presentation)

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  Spanish / Español

• Unemployment Compensation Benefits in Louisiana (FAQs)

  Lost your job? You may qualify for Unemployment Compensation benefits. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Lost Your Job and Need Help? (Article)

  Find out what government aid may be out there for you or your family if you've lost your job. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Benefits & Appeals (Link to FAQs)

  Information from the state agency. This FAQ does not cover all your rights. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Workforce Commission

• Louisiana Unemployment Offices (Link)

  Find local offices and services. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Workforce Commission

• Overpaid Unemployment Compensation Benefits (FAQs)

  You don't always owe the money! You may not have to pay it back! Find out how to appeal and how to apply for a waiver. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• Extended Unemployment Benefits (Link)

  This may be available during periods of high unemployment. Content Detail

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  U. S. Department of Labor

• Unemployment Compensation for Former Military Servicemembers (Link)

  Link to U.S. DOL site for former service personnel unemployment benefits. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Labor