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Governor signs bill increasing La. unemployment benefits, will end federal pandemic assistance Play Video
June 10, 2021 5:11 PM
UPDATE: Governor John Bel Edwards announced Wednesday that he signed the legislation into law. This is a breaking update. Read the original story below. ----- BATON ROUGE - The governor appears ready to end the controversial extra unemployment assistance after lawmakers agreed to increase the state's regular... 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 » -
Portion of 2020 unemployment benefits exempt from Louisiana state income tax
March 26, 2021 9:56 AM
BATON ROUGE – A Friday (March 26) release from the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) stated that the first $10,200 of unemployment benefits paid to Louisiana residents who received them in 2020 are exempt from Louisiana state income tax. The federal American Rescue Plan, signed into law on March... 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 » -
Report: Jobless claims soar as another 965,000 file for first-time unemployment benefits
January 14, 2021 8:49 AM
Another 965,000 people filed for first-time unemployment benefits on a seasonally adjusted basis in the United States last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. CNN reports that this number is substantially higher than what was reported last week, which stated that 784,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits. According... 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 » -
Officials offer options to La's unemployed residents in need of monetary assistance
July 27, 2020 9:36 AM
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) announced that the last week of eligibility for claimants filing for the extra Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) was the week ending July 25, 2020. FPUC provided an additional $600 per week to individuals who lost their job or faced a reduction... more »