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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.
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Child Care Assistance Program for Critical Personnel
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Louisiana Department of Education opened the Child Care Assistance Program (“CCAP”) to support essential critical infrastructure personnel. This program offers families of critical infrastructure personnel … » more information -
Child Care Assistance Program for Critical Personnel
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Louisiana Department of Education opened the Child Care Assistance Program (“CCAP”) to support essential critical infrastructure personnel. This program offers families of critical infrastructure personnel … » more information -
Emergency Order Affecting Unemployment Requirements and Workers Compensation Requirements
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 … » more information -
Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (“FITAP”)
This preexisting program provides cash assistance to families with children when the financial resources of the family are insufficient to meet subsistence needs. The FITAP program also promotes job preparation and work. While no specific guidance … » more information -
Liability Shields
Governor John Bel Edwards has signed into law COVID-19-related liability shields covering various entities in Louisiana. » more information -
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 … » more information -
Gig Economy Workers Fund
As a result of the impact caused by COVID-19, the New Orleans Business Alliance is offering gig economy workers who have been directly impacted via loss of income potential relief from $500 to $1,000 depending on need. » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information
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