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Job Loss

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• Unemployment Benefits Guide

  This information explains unemployment benefits in the state of Louisiana. The federal unemployment program in Louisiana is run by the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LAWorks). Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

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  Spanish / Español

• Can I apply to unemployment benefits?

  Did you lose your job? Link to more information about unemployment benefits. Content Detail

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

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  Spanish / Español

• 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

• I was getting unemployment, but then it was cut off. What are my rights?

  There are many reasons why the agency (LWC) can cut off your unemployment after it started. These include failing to do your weekly certifications, misreporting something to the agency, and others. However, if you think your unemployment benefits have been wrongly terminated, read this article by SLLS. También en español. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

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  Spanish / Español

• Unemployment Overpayment Notices sent in Louisiana September 9th and 10th

  Recently, a computer error notified up to 7,600 people they had to pay back the unemployment benefits they received. The State has reported that they are working on correcting the issue and that the majority of people who were sent these letters by mistake will not owe anything. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)