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Sometimes you can fix your legal problem yourself. Here are forms, on-line applications, and information that may help you handle your problem. Some legal problems have deadlines which must be met or you lose your rights. You might need Adobe Acrobat reader for some information. To download this free software, click here.
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Appeal a district court denial of Unemployment Benefits People denied unemployment by a state district court can use this SAMPLE motion to appeal to a state court of appeal.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Appeal State's Denial of Unemployment from Board of Review to State District Court People denied unemployment benefits by the Louisiana Workforce Commission's Board of Review can file in state district court. This sample form may not be right for your case. Try to get a lawyer to represent you, or at least advise you.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
File for Unemployment Online
(Separate Website)
You have to REGISTER with the agency to use it.
Find Unemployment Offices in Louisiana
(Separate Website)
Find local offices and services.
By: Louisiana Workforce Commission
Internet Sites for Legal Information
(Separate Website)
List of online legal research and information resources, from the Law Library of Louisiana.
By: Law Library of Louisiana
Unemployment Benefits Forms
(Separate Website)
State agency website. The state doesn't tell you about all your rights. If you have a problem getting benefits, try to get legal help.
By: Louisiana Workforce Commission
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