How do I file my weekly unemployment claim in Louisiana?
To file for weekly Unemployment Insurance benefits from a telephone or if you have questions concerning your Unemployment Insurance claim and need to speak with us, please call the "Easy Call System" at the toll free number 1-866-783-5567.
How do I contact Louisiana unemployment?
Phone: 1-866-783-5567 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Please refer to the following call-in schedule based on the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN): If your SSN ends with 0000-2499, your designated call-in day will be Mondays.
How do I check the status of my unemployment claim in Louisiana?
If it has been almost a month since you first filed for unemployment and you have not received any notice of determination from LWC, then you should call our Claim Center at 1-866-783-5567, or email us at [email protected].
How do I know if my unemployment claim was approved?
Once your application has been approved, the Department of Labor will send a “Monetary Determination” with information on your weekly benefit amount. After making your claim, it will take between two to three weeks to receive it. Delays may be caused if the state needs additional information before sending payment.
How do I talk to an unemployment agent in Louisiana?
If you have filed a claim and still need to speak to a representative, you will need to reach the Call Center at 1-866-783-5567.
How do I reopen my unemployment claim in Louisiana?
Under Unemployment Services from your HiRE dashboard, you can select the option File a claim to reactivate your claim. Once your claim is reactivated, you will have to wait until the following Sunday to begin filing for your weekly benefits again.
What does in progress mean on unemployment claim in Louisiana?
It will say in progress until they process the payment. Once the payment is issued you will also see a payment number.
How much does disaster unemployment pay Louisiana?
Currently, the maximum weekly assistance amount in Page 2 Louisiana is $247 and is based on the individual's gross earnings or net income if self-employed for the most recent tax year. The minimum DUA benefit amount is $108 weekly based on full-time employment.