CHANGES TO LOGIN, PASSWORD ACCESS: Effective Monday, March 11, 2013, all claims for unemployment benefits (including Emergency Unemployment Compensation) made online will be done through our new HiRE system. HiRE will replace the Louisiana Virtual One Stop system. The same login that you use to access online job services from Louisiana Virtual One Stop now will be used to access unemployment services, such as:

• Filing a new claim
• Re-opening an existing claim
• Filing a claim for weekly benefits
• Printing your 1099-G information

You will no longer use your SSN and PIN to file online for weekly benefits. Learn more.

All local telephone numbers for the "Easy Call System" have been deactivated. 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.

Links for Job Seekers

Claims Filing

• HiRE NEW!
• Go to My HiRE Account
• Register for Work
• File an Unemployment Claim or Emergency Unemployment Compensation Claim
• Re-open Existing Unemployment Claim
• File for Weekly Unemployment Benefits or Emergency Unemployment Compensation Benefits
• Change Unemployment Payment Method

Update Claim or Review Claim Status

• HiRE NEW!
• Change Address
• Establish or Change PIN
• View Recent Payments
• View Claim Activity
• View or Print Income Tax Form 1099-G

Important Information

• Benefits Rights Information (PDF)
• “Easy Call” Instructions (PDF)
• UI Federal Income Tax Withholding Form (PDF)
• Eligibility Review Form (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions about Benefits
• LWC - Form 130 Approved Training (PDF)
• LWC - Certificate Of Attendance (PDF)
• Respond to a Claimant BPC Audit Response Form

Appeals

• Frequently Asked Questions about Appeals
• Rules for Appeals and Employment Security Law (PDF)