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Louisiana Unemployment

Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Louisiana’s unemployment insurance benefits program is designed to provide temporary financial support for Louisiana workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.

Eligibility is determined by requirements set forth by the Louisiana Employment Security Law. UI benefits are determined based on past employment and legal eligibility, not based on financial need.

In Louisiana, employers pay all costs of unemployment benefits through a payroll tax or reimbursable program. Employee wages are not used in any way to finance Louisiana’s jobless benefits program.

Louisiana Unemployment Services

Website laworks.net/UnemploymentInsurance
Private Website Louisiana Unemployment
Phone 866-783-5567
Email HiRE@lwc.la.gov
Apply Online File a Claim
Weekly Certification File a Weekly Claim
Appeal a Denial Request a Hearing
Find a Local Office Career Center Locations
Report Fraud https://www2.laworks.net/FraudMenu.asp
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Am I Eligible for Unemployment Benefits in Louisiana?

To be eligible for unemployment assistance in Louisiana, claimants must meet the following criteria:

  • No longer working through no fault of your own or work hours dramatically reduced
  • Sufficient income earned during the base period for review Louisiana defines your base period as the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before you submit your initial claim
  • Physically able and available to work
  • Actively seeking work – the exception here is if you are laid off, but also have been given a target return-to-work date

Please see the Benefit Rights Information (PDF) for more details.

Benefit Payments and Duration

Base Period First 4 of the last 5 completed quarters
Alt Base Period N/A
Duration of Benefits Weekly Payment Maximum Benefits Amount (1 year)
Min Max
26 weeks $10 $247 $5,746-$7,384

How Do I Apply for Unemployment Benefits in Louisiana?

The fastest and easiest way for you to submit your new unemployment claim is to submit your claim online through the Louisiana Workforce Commission. You will need a valid email address to set up an account, which can be used moving forward both to check the status of your claim and to complete your weekly certification for unemployment benefits.

After you file your unemployment claim, you will receive a list of available jobs in your area that may match your skills and experience.

Managing Your Unemployment Benefits

Each week that you request an unemployment compensation payment, you will need to verify that you remain eligible to receive UI benefits. To do this, you can use the same account you created to submit your initial claim. Simply sign in and select Weekly Claim Certification from the Unemployment Services menu.

Throughout the process, you will answer a series of questions about your job search activities for the prior week, plus any wages earned and/or any jobs offered that you declined.

Filing an Appeal

Both you and your employer are free to request an appeal of any determination related to your claim. You must do so within 15 days of the mailing date of your determination notice. Your request for appeal may entitle you to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, who will review your claim and issue a new decision.

You have three options for filing an appeal, as outlined below:

  • Online: www.LAWORKS.net
  • By mail: Louisiana Workforce Commission, Appeals Unit, P. O. Box 94094, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9094
  • By fax: 225-342-4223

If mailed, your letter must be postmarked no more than 15 days from the date of your determination notice and must be signed by the person filing the request for appeal. If you file your request by mail, it’s also a good idea to enclose a complete copy of the original determination with your request.

Reporting Fraud

The state of Louisiana strongly encourages you to help stop unemployment insurance fraud throughout the state. Unemployment fraud is a waste of taxpayer dollars, plus it may keep unemployment benefits from truly helping those who need them the most.

If you have any reason to suspect someone of unemployment benefits fraud, you can use the state of Louisiana’s online system to make a report. You can also call 800-201-3362 and report fraud over the phone.

Louisiana Unemployment Office Locations

Morehouse Unemployment Office 250 Holt Drive
Bastrop, LA 71220
318-283-0849
Baton Rouge North Unemployment Office 4523 Plank Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
225-358-4579
Baton Rouge South Unemployment Office 1991 Wooddale Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
225-925-4312
Unemployment Office – Belle Chasse 333 F Edwards Herbert Blvd
Bldg. 600 Room 104
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
504-934-6045
Washington Unemployment Office 537 Kentucky Ave
Bogalusa, LA 70427
985-545-1050
Bossier Unemployment Office 4000 Viking Drive Suite B-1
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-741-7365
St. Bernard Unemployment Office 3700 LaFontaine Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
504-278-6214
Grant Unemployment Office 205 Main Street
Colfax, LA 71417
318-627-3754
Caldwell Unemployment Office 6563 Highway 165
Columbia, LA 71418
318-649-5398
Acadia Unemployment Office 11 North Parkerson Ave #A
Crowley, LA 70526
337-347-9239
Beauregard Unemployment Office 1102 West First Street
Deridder, LA 70634
337-462-5838
Union Unemployment Office 303-B East Water Street
Farmerville, LA 71241
318-368-7001
Concordia Unemployment Office 107 EE Wallace Blvd
Ferriday, LA 71334
318-757-9213
West St. Mary Unemployment Office 600 Main Street
Franklin, LA 70538
337-347-9648
Ascension Unemployment Office 1060 E. Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
225-647-5557
West Jefferson Unemployment Office 1900 Lafayette Street Suite 1
Gretna, LA 70053
504-227-1283
Geaux Jobs Of Tangipahoa Parish 403 Market Street
Hammond, LA 70401
985-902-4200
Terrebonne Unemployment Office 807 Barrow Street
Houma, LA 70360
985-876-8990
LaSalle Unemployment Office 1050 Courthouse St Room 25
Jena, LA 71342
318-992-8264
Jackson Unemployment Office 236 Industrial Drive
Jonesboro, LA 71251
318-480-5050
Catahoula Unemployment Office 841 Collins Dr.
Jonesville, LA 71343
318-339-7667
Lafayette Unemployment Office 706 East Vermilion Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
337-347-9115
Calcasieu Unemployment Office 2424 3rd Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
337-721-4010
East Carroll Unemployment Office 409 2nd Street Suite 6
Lake Providence, LA 71254
318-559-1618
St. John Unemployment Office 421 West Airline Hwy Suite F
Laplace, LA 70068
985-652-3471
Vernon Unemployment Office 408 W. Fertitta Blvd
Leesville, LA 71446
337-238-3321
Livingston Unemployment Office 29565 S. Magnolia Street # 1
P.O Box 1327
Livingston, LA 70754
225-435-0606
St. Charles Unemployment Office 737 Paul Maillard Road #2A
Luling, LA 70070
985-783-5030
Unemployment Office – Mansfield 142 Lake Road
Mansfield, LA 71052
318-871-2391
Sabine Unemployment Office 1125 West Mississippi Ave #A
Many, LA 71449
318-256-2698
Avoyelles Unemployment Office 150 Goldenrod Street
Marksville, LA 71350
318-240-8820
East Jefferson Unemployment Office 1801 Airline Highway Suite F
Metairie, LA 70001
504-838-5678
Unemployment Office – Minden 902 Lee Street
Minden, LA 70155
318-371-3024
Ouachita Unemployment Office 24 Accent Drive Suite 151
Monroe, LA 71202
318-362-3058
St. Mary Unemployment Office 900 Youngs Road
Morgan City, LA 70380
985-384-4995
Assumption Unemployment Office 205 Hwy 1008
Napoleonville, LA 70390
985-369-1810
Natchitoches Unemployment Office 303 Bienville Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
318-357-2414
Iberia Unemployment Office 609 Ember Dr
New Iberia, LA 70560
337-347-9537
Orleans Unemployment Office 3400 Tulane Avenue 2nd Floor
New Orleans, LA 70119
504-658-4500
West Carroll Unemployment Office 310 Skinner Lane
Oak Grove, LA 71263
318-428-8640
Unemployment Office – Oberlin 602 Court Street
Oberlin, LA 70655
337-639-2175
St. Landry Unemployment Office 1065 Hwy 749
Suite C
Opelousas, LA 70570
337-948-1330
Iberville Unemployment Office 23510 Railroad Avenue
Plaquemine, LA 70764
225-687-0969
Richland Unemployment Office 146 Christian Drive
Rayville, LA 71269
318-728-3348
Bienville Unemployment Office 2434 Manning Street
Ringgold, LA 71068
318-894-9173
Lincoln Unemployment Office 307 North Homer Street #307
Ruston, LA 71270
318-251-4175
Caddo Unemployment Office 2121 Fairfield Ave Suite 100
Shreveport, LA 71104
318-676-7788
St. Tammany Unemployment Office 520 Old Spanish Trail Suite 4C
Slidell, LA 70458
985-646-3940
Unemployment Office – St. Francisville 5681 Commerce Street Ste E
St. Francisville, LA 70775
225-635-6635
Tensas Unemployment Office 107 Arts Drive Office 120
St. Joseph, LA 71366
318-355-8797
St. Martin Unemployment Office 215 Evangeline Blvd
St. Martinville, LA 70582
337-347-9373
Madison Unemployment Office 1007 Johnson Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
318-574-0387
Lafourche Unemployment Office 1425 Tiger Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301
985-446-3016
St. James Unemployment Office 2631 Hwy 20 West
Vacherie, LA 70090
225-562-2458
Evangeline Unemployment Office 306 West Main Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
337-363-6241
Unemployment Office – Vivian 125 East Louisiana St.
Vivian, LA 71082
318-676-5721
Winn Unemployment Office 103 West Boundary Street
Winnfield, LA 71483
318-628-4641
Franklin  Unemployment Office 3290 Front Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295
318-435-5687

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