Audit Finds Louisiana Made $2.9 in Improper Unemployment Payments
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.
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Governor Edwards Considering Ending Enhanced Unemployment Benefit
A study has been commissioned to determine if and when Louisiana should end enhanced unemployment benefits for job seekers.
Louisiana Group Calls for End to Enhanced Unemployment Benefits
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.
Audit Finds $6.2M in Unemployment Benefits Paid to Ineligible Incarcerated Individuals
An audit shows that $6.2 million in unemployment benefits were paid to ineligible incarcerated individuals in Louisiana.
Staffing Shortages Hamper Louisiana Restaurants Pandemic Recovery
A shortage of workers in Louisiana restaurants is being blamed on government pandemic policies.
Louisiana Paid Over $400 Million in Unemployment Benefits to Ineligible Recipients
Louisiana has reportedly made hundreds of millions in unemployment benefit payments to people who aren't even eligible for them.
Louisiana Workforce Commission Site Expected Back Online Today
The unemployment benefits site has been down while programmers implemented changes brought about by the Rescue America Plan.
Trump Orders More Unemployment Pay, A Payroll Tax Deferral
Several executive orders were signed today.
GOP Plan: Workers To Get 70% Of Salary In New Unemployment Pay
Federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits are set to end this week and Mark Meadows says its replacement will only pay a portion of the previous salary.
$600 Unemployment Payments Ending Sooner
If you are an unemployed American receiving weekly unemployment payments of $600, those payments will be coming to an end sooner than expected.
Need a Job? LEDA is Offering a List of Upcoming Job Fairs
For the time being these job fairs will be hosted online with the first one set for next Wednesday, May 13th.
Here's How to File for Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19
If you've got questions about your COVID-19 benefits, we've got videos that should answer all those questions for you.
Louisiana Bartenders Can Now Apply For Financial Assistance
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.
Been Laid Off Because of COVID-19? Here’s How to Get Benefits
The state of Louisiana is making it easier for displaced workers to get unemployment benefits faster.
Report Shows Lafayette Area Third-Worst Metro in U.S. for Jobs Lost in Last Five Years
If you believe one new report, the job market in Lafayette is not good.
Initial Unemployment Claims In Louisiana Rise
First-time claims for unemployment insurance in Louisiana for the week ending Jan. 2 increased from the previous week's total.
Louisiana Has Lowest Unemployment Rate In The South
Out of the 12 "southern" states, Louisiana has the lowest unemployment rates according to a new survey released today!