Stacker has compiled a list of parishes in Louisiana with the highest unemployment rates in November 2023, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The parishes are ranked by their preliminary unemployment rate, with ties broken by the number of unemployed individuals in each parish. It's important to note that these parish-level unemployment rates are not adjusted for seasonal variations.
A new audit released on Monday found that the Louisiana Workforce Commission made $2.9 million in improper unemployment payments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
At least one other state has eliminated federal unemployment benefits and replaced them with a hiring bonus to incentivize workers to get back on the job.
The Governor of Louisiana announced on Wednesday that those who may not normally qualify for unemployment benefits will now be able to file for financial assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.