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State-wide job fair next week, Workforce Commission hopes to put people back to work Play Video
July 28, 2021 4:38 PM
BATON ROUGE - The supplemental federal pandemic unemployment benefit is days away from running out and the Louisiana Workforce Commission is trying to get people back to work by hosting job fairs around the state. The $300 weekly federal benefit ends July 31 . It's one of the reasons... more » -
Social Security offices remain closed, woman having issues with proving her disability Play Video
June 8, 2021 12:47 PM
UPDATE: The SSA reached out to Jackson within a day of Wednesday's 2 On Your Side report and told her that representatives had been trying to reach her at the wrong phone number for two months. Jackson was told the federal database still says she's not legally blind, and... more » -
Sen. Cassidy says federal enhanced unemployment benefit needs to go Play Video
June 2, 2021 6:05 PM
PORT ALLEN - On a breezy day on the west side of the river, Sen. Bill Cassidy visited with Deloach Marine Services. The Senator met with the owner to learn about the difficulties he is having when it comes to hiring people to work. "We should be coming out... more » -
Woman's missing unemployment benefits may have gone to wrong bank account Play Video
April 16, 2021 5:58 PM
BATON ROUGE - There's a money mystery after a woman's unemployment benefits were deposited in the wrong bank account. And following the money trail is turning out to be a big problem for the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Kennedy Browder has had a tough time reaching out to the unemployment... more » -
Unemployment site down until Wednesday; LWC updating system Play Video
March 15, 2021 5:50 PM
BATON ROUGE - There's more trouble for people on unemployment, with some complaining they've been locked out of accessing their accounts online since Saturday. Every week, people collecting unemployment benefits must file their claim and provide proof that they are actively looking for work. This ensures that they remain... more » -
LWC continues to tout success as claimants complain to 2 On Your Side Play Video
February 12, 2021 6:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - With the week ending, 2 On Your Side has heard from at least 100 claimants since Monday who say they're stuck in limbo and can't get answers about their unemployment benefits. Debbie Comardelle lives in St. Charles Parish and says she never thought she would be... more » -
Overpayment notice sent in error, woman does not owe $15,000 after all Play Video
February 9, 2021 4:18 PM
BATON ROUGE - There's a new concern for people on unemployment in Louisiana. A $15,000 repayment bill sent in error to someone who's been out of work because of the pandemic. It comes as hundreds still complain to 2 On Your Side about their troubles with the Louisiana Workforce Commission.... more » -
Unemployment issues continue; LWC says backlog is zero Play Video
February 8, 2021 6:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - Friday, the Louisiana Workforce Commission published a news release that said the 30,000 identity verification backlog reported on January 8 has been cleared. Last week, over the weekend and into Monday, 2 On Your Side continued to receive emails and calls from claimants waiting to hear back... more » -
'Worst perfect storm' affecting thousands of unemployment claims Play Video
January 25, 2021 6:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - Monday, 2 On Your Side heard from the Secretary of the Louisiana Workforce Commission over long waits and lack of responses to unemployment claims. Sec. Ava Dejoie speaking today amid ongoing complaints about how long it's taking people to get help since they've been out of work... more » -
Governor responds as thousands continue waiting for unemployment benefits Play Video
January 22, 2021 6:45 PM
BATON ROUGE - As another week comes to a close, the Louisiana Workforce Commission still has a backlog of claimants waiting for their benefits. Friday, Governor John Bel Edwards said that the Workforce Commission is doing the best it can to catch up. WBRZ asked him what he'd like... more » -
No update from workforce commission Thursday, call for help continues Play Video
January 21, 2021 6:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Workforce Commission provided no new updates Thursday as thousands of unemployed people plead for help. At the Baton Rouge office, a guard stands outside the gate monitoring traffic in and out. Sometimes she speaks with visitors like Natasha Tate. "This is ridiculous. I'm... more » -
Call backlog slowly improving for Workforce Commission, thousands still waiting Play Video
January 20, 2021 6:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - The state is finally offering some answers after thousands of people were cut off from their unemployment benefits pending a fraud investigation. There are still thousands of claimants waiting to hear back from someone at the Louisiana Workforce Commission, but 2 On Your Side learned Wednesday... more » -
Unemployment emails continue to roll in, no update from LWC Tuesday Play Video
January 19, 2021 5:58 PM
BATON ROUGE - Tuesday, 2 On Your Side heard back from a handful of people who said their unemployment claim has been resolved. But for every one person who says their claim is resolved, there are dozens more who write in asking for help. Following the holiday weekend, 2... more » -
Man with lawsuit over lack of unemployment benefits has small victory, will keep court date Play Video
January 11, 2021 6:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man who filed a civil suit since he has been waiting on his unemployment benefits said his identity was finally approved Friday after a 2 On Your Side report aired. Michael Hampton learned Friday evening that his identity paperwork had been processed and he would... more » -
Man files lawsuit over lack of unemployment benefits Play Video
January 8, 2021 6:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man waiting on unemployment benefits has decided to sue after getting nowhere on the telephone. Michael Hampton reached out to 2 On Your Side earlier this week about his frustrations and his lawsuit. "I might be on the streets," he said. That's a thought... more » -
Fraud claim not investigated, furloughed worker left puzzled as to why Play Video
November 12, 2020 6:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - In July, Drew Enlund learned he had become a victim of identity theft and a fraudulent claim for unemployment benefits was filed under his name and social security number. "The CFO of my organization contacted me and asked if I had applied for unemployment insurance, and... more » -
Man warns of social security scam after he falls for gimmick Play Video
November 10, 2020 6:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - Reports to 2 On Your Side about various scam calls are high. One man recently lost some of his social security benefits to a fast-talking thief. A month ago, Kelvin Odell got a call from a number he didn't recognize and answered the phone. The person... more » -
87,000 unemployed workers likely won't qualify for federal aid, governor says Play Video
August 18, 2020 9:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - 10 days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to extend federal unemployment assistance at a rate of $300 per week, roughly 87,000 Louisiana workers don't stand to qualify. After being approved for the assistance, Louisiana expects to have its first batch of funds in... more » -
State grapples with high cost of widespread unemployment, even with federal help Play Video
August 11, 2020 9:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - Days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to continue federal unemployment aid at $400 per week, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says the state is working through how to implement it. "We know that we have a lot of workers who are unemployed, continued... more » -
Unemployed worry about bills; questions hover over executive orders Play Video
August 10, 2020 6:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - There are unanswered questions about what's next following President Donald Trump's executive orders on stimulus payments, unemployment, and evictions. Monday, 2 On Your Side spoke with a man whose life has been turned upside down since the start of the pandemic and could use some answers.... more » -
Work search now a requirement for Louisiana jobless Play Video
August 7, 2020 6:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - If you're collecting unemployment, you'll now be required to look for a job. That typical unemployment requirement was waved the last few months during the pandemic. With the extra Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation ending July 31, millions of Americans are now living off significantly less unemployment... more » -
Congress debates as federal unemployment nears cutoff date Play Video
July 22, 2020 10:27 PM
WASHINGTON - As negotiations continue on a fourth COVID-19 stimulus package, hundreds of thousands of unemployed workers in Louisiana and millions more across the country are days away from losing hundreds of dollars weekly in federal aid provided through the CARES Act earlier this year. "We're head on a... more » -
Unemployment benefits expanded to more people Play Video
March 31, 2020 6:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - More people are now eligible to apply for unemployment. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES ACT) expanded the scope of individuals who are eligible for unemployment benefits to furloughed, self-employed, or gig workers. The Louisiana Workforce Commission encourages anyone who might have been... more » -
15 months of Social Security benefits appear in bank account by error Play Video
July 29, 2019 6:08 PM
BATON ROUGE - One woman says she was on top of the world and the bottom in a matter of hours. While Bertha Coates knows there's no such thing as free money, she thought she had received the money she was owed following her husband's death. But according to... more » -
Widow's benefits taken away, woman told she has to pay it all back Play Video
May 7, 2019 6:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - One woman says it's a terrible injustice and her bills are mounting. Two years after receiving widowers benefits from the Social Security Administration, Donna Deshotels says she's been informed that she'll have to pay it all back. Deshotels says she got a letter in the mail... more » -
Man having a tough time proving he's alive, not dead Play Video
December 17, 2018 6:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man who is clearly alive says he was marked dead by the Social Security Administration and Veterans Affairs. For the last few weeks, Lonnell Brister has been fighting for his life and come up unsuccessful. It's why he contacted 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss Monday... more » -
Duplication of benefit term haunting flood survivors Play Video
March 29, 2018 6:42 PM
CENTRAL - Sometimes it's hard to accept the reality that all of the recovery funds available may not bring someone back to the living standards they were accustomed to prior to the August 2016 flood. It's a tough reality for Virginia Box. It all boils down to a... more » -
What is La. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson walking away with? Play Video
March 15, 2017 7:39 PM
BATON ROUGE – As Louisiana State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson is stepping down from his position after years of service, the full scope of his state funded retirement package remains foggy. Edmonson spent nine years as superintendent and will retire with more than 36 years as a trooper. For the... more » -
FEMA will not duplicate benefits of insurance
January 19, 2017 10:57 AM
BATON ROUGE - Flood survivors must not accept the same benefits from more than one source, also known as the duplication of benefits, FEMA officials say. Federal and state agencies responding to disasters are prohibited from duplicating the benefits of insurance companies or other public or private entities. FEMA cannot... more » -
SNAP, DSNAP cards now allow hot food purchases
November 14, 2016 10:59 AM
BATON ROUGE – A request to extend a waiver to allow the purchase of hot foods with SNAP and DSNAP benefits has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service. The purchase of hot foods for SNAP and DSNAP benefits will be available through eligible... more » -
More than 100K households issued DSNAP benefits during first two weeks
September 5, 2016 12:58 PM
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has assisted 109,610 households and issued more $43.9 million in DSNAP benefits in the first two weeks of its operations. The second week of the program wrapped up on Saturday in Acadia, Ascension, East Baton Rouge and Lafayette.... more » -
Additional Evangeline Parish ZIP code approved for DSNAP
September 4, 2016 12:06 PM
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services received approval for the Washington Parish ZIP code 70427 to be added to the DSNAP program that will begin this week on Sept. 6 due to the Labor Day holiday. DSNAP operations will open Tuesday, September 6, through... more » -
DSNAP sites announced for Iberville, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana and other parishes
September 2, 2016 12:01 PM
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has announced DSNAP locations for residents in Iberville, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis, St. James, St. Martin, St. Tammany Washington, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana parishes. This will be the third week that DSNAP sites have been in operation... more » -
Additional Pointe Coupee and Iberia zip codes added to DSNAP program
August 25, 2016 4:22 PM
POINTE COUPEE – Additional zip codes in Pointe Coupee and Iberia parish are now eligible for the first phase of the DSNAP program. Starting on Thursday, Aug. 25 Pointe Coupee parish zip codes 70715, 70732, 70747 and 70753 may apply for the disaster food benefits along with Iberia ZIP... more » -
State announces plan to provide more funding for child care services Play Video
January 6, 2016 7:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Education released information on Wednesday about a plan to provide more benefits to daycares that receive state funding and to low income families that use them. Some of the benefits include making more money available to increase the available care these families can... more »