Unemployment Benefits & Job Loss

Losing a job can be upsetting and scary, especially when you're not sure how to make ends meet. This page can help you understand how unemployment benefits work, how to apply, and what to do if your claim is denied.
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About Unemployment Benefits

This video gives a general overview of how unemployment benefits work in Louisiana.
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Disaster Employment & Unemployment

This resource explains how disasters can affect jobs and unemployment, including the challenges workers and employers may face.
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)

This resource explains Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), which helps people who lose their jobs or self-employment income because of a federally declared disaster.
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