We're now Louisiana Works
 Formerly known as the Louisiana Workforce Commission,
our agency has a new name and a renewed mission - to make Louisiana work for everyone.
While our name has changed, our commitment remains the same: connecting Louisiana's people and
businesses to the resources, training, and support they need to succeed.
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Veteran's Day Office Closure

All Louisiana Works offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veteran's day.
NOTE: Since Nov. 11 is a banking holiday, no unemployment benefits payments will be processed.

Government Shutdown

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions for Federal Employees during the Government Shutdown.

The St. John American Job Center in Laplace will be open by appointment only on Monday November 10, 2025.

 

To Apply to Host a Regional STEM Center or to access the RFA, key dates, and submission link click here.

September employment data releases postponed indefinitely due to federal government shutdown.

   Customers

 

Employment

- Find Immediate Job Openings

- Job Fairs & Events

- Veterans' Services

 

Training

- Registered Apprenticeship

 

Explore Careers

- NEW! La. Career Clusters

- My Life/My Way

- STAR Jobs

 

 

 

 

   Employers

 

Employment

- List your job with us

- File a Separation Notice/Form 77

- Hire a Laid-Off Worker (HALOW)

 

Training

- On-the-Job Training (OJT)

- Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWTP) 

- Start a Registered Apprenticeship Program 

 

More

- Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

- E-Verify

  Unemployment Insurance

 

Individual Resources

- URGENT: Updates for 2025

- NEW! How many weeks can I receive?

- File a Claim

- Identity Verification

- RESEA Appointment Information

 

Employer Resources

- Report job interview no-shows

- Report refusal of work

  Workers' Compensation

TOPICS OF INTEREST

Submit an Event

Report Fraud

Report Louisiana Labor Law Violation

Submit a Public Records Request

Workers' Compensation Coverage Verification

Rulemaking & Regulatory Activities

Employment Services & Related Law Complaint System

Current Meeting Notices/Agendas

Eligible Training Providers

Minor Employment Certificate (For authorized issuing officers)

NEWS

Louisiana Works to Lead LaSTEM Regional Center Network, Expanding Connections between Learning and Opportunity

Initial unemployment insurance claims drop for the week ending November 1

Initial unemployment insurance claims drop for the week ending October 25

Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claims Data

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[This page was last updated on October 3, 2025.]