Louisiana Among The States With Fewest Unemployment Claims
Louisiana's labor market shows signs of recovery with a decrease in unemployment claims as of December 2024.
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Southeast Texas Mill Closing, Will Impact Louisiana Workers
Some 900 jobs are expected to be lost when the closings are finalized. Many of those jobs will come at the expense of Louisiana and Texas workers.
Unemployed in Louisiana Should See a $300/Week Increase
Roughly 161,400 out of work Louisiana residents will continue to receive $300 more per week on their unemployment checks.
Your La. Unemployment Check May be Slightly Delayed
That unemployment check you so desperately need from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, could be slightly delayed.
Louisiana Refinery Set to Close, 700 Jobs Will Go With it
700 jobs are just gone in South Louisiana.
Unemployed Louisianians Told to Repay Unemployment Benefits in Error
For thousands of Louisianians, things went from bad to "ain't no way" as they received notices saying they have to repay the unemployment insurance payments they received.
Letters to Louisiana Unemployed, You May Owe Back Thousands
Many Louisiana residents who have received unemployment benefits are now getting letters claiming they were overpaid and owe thousands back to the federal government.
Federal Unemployment Checks To Start Next Week
Governor John Bel Edwards said additional unemployment money from the federal government will be sent to Louisiana residents who qualify starting next week.