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Louisiana
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 18, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Louisiana, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Resources or Louisiana Economic Development's Resources for Impacted Businesses.
Description of Program and Relief
Unemployment Benefits
COVID-19-related unemployment insurance may be available for Louisiana workers. If work hours have been reduced, partial benefits could be available up to a maximum of $247 per week. For individuals whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19, both the work search requirements and the one-week waiting period are waived.
Government or Lead Agency
Louisiana Workforce Commission.
Dates Available
Effective March 15, 2020. Waiver of the work requirements and one-week waiting period are in effect from until the declared emergency ends.
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
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Have your work hours been reduced due to COVID-19?
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Has your workplace closed temporarily and are you not being compensated?
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Have you been instructed not to go to work and are you not being paid while at home?
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If yes to any of these questions, you may be eligible for unemployment insurance.
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On April 7, 2020, Governor John Bel Edwards issued a proclamation suspending the requirement that claimants for unemployment insurance must register and search for work; however claimants still must report to an unemployment office for in-person meetings in the manner prescribed by the administrator. Claimants are also no longer required to wait one week before receiving benefits.
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Governor Edward’s proclamation was extended to May 15, 2020.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A
Contact for More Information
For more information, the Employee Claim Center is available at (866) 783-5567.
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