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Unemployment Benefits: How to Get What Is Coming to You!
Find out how to apply for unemployment compensation benefits in Louisiana.
By: Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
Unemployment Compensation Benefits in Louisiana
Lost your job? Find out if you may be able to get Unemployment Compensation benefits.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
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Questions Frequently Asked by Unemployment Compensation Claimants
(Separate Website)
36 questions and answers about benefits and appeals. You can apply online for benefits from here the state's website. IMPORTANT: not all of your rights are covered in this web article. If the state or your employer blocks your claim, it is best to file an immediate appeal and get legal advice and representation if you can. Most free legal services programs place a high priority on helping people denied unemployment benefits.
By: Louisiana Department of Labor
Questions About Louisiana Labor Laws
(Separate Website)
Questions and answers on many different problems, including unfair labor practices, unpaid wages, losing your job, and more.
By: Louisiana Department of Labor
Emergency Unemployment Compensation
(Separate Website)
Click on the link to learn more about Emergency Unemployment Compensation.
By: National Employment Law Center
Extended Unemployment Benefits
(Separate Website)
Extended Benefits are available to workers who have exhausted regular unemployment insurance benefits during periods of high unemployment. To learn more about the program, read this federal web site article.
By: U. S. Department of Labor
FAQs About Louisiana's Unemployment Insurance Benefits & Appeals
(Separate Website)
Unemployment resource information from the Louisiana Department of Labor
By: Louisiana Works
Gustav -- Disaster Unemployment Benefits
Lost work because of Hurricane Gustav? You may be eligible for disaster unemployment benefits.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
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Gustav -- Mobile Units for Unemployment Compensation and Jobs Services
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Here is information about mobile units to help people with unemployment compensation claims, job searches and other services.
By: La. Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Overpaid Unemployment Compensation Benefits: Protect Your Rights - Get a Waiver
Told to pay back Unemployment Compensation benefits? You may not have to! Read this to find out how to appeal and how to get an overpayment waived.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Questions and Answers About State ID Cards Look here for some basic information about state ID cards.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicemembers
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This program gives benefits to former service personnel. Read this federal web site article for more information about the program and how to apply.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
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