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
Coronavirus Updates	COVID-19 Assistance

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