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	Federal Job Information is Free -- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Watch this video to find out more about how to get free information about federal jobs and how to tell the difference between real information and scams. By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)


	GobiernoUSA.gov (Separate Website) Recursos del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos en español. By: Administración de Servicios Generales de los Estados Unidos


	How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. This slide show has an audio track in Spanish. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos. By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Lawyer Referral and Information (Separate Website) Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Here are the individual numbers listed on that site: Lawyer Referral Numbers Baton Rouge: (225)344-9926 Lafayette (337)237-4700 Lake Charles: (337)436-3308 New Orleans (504)561-8828 Shreveport: (318)222-0720 By: Louisiana State Bar Association


	Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (Separate Website) Questions and Answers about state employees' retirement benefits. By: State of Louisiana


	New Orleans City Civil Service: Your Rights On Appeal Brief guide to appealing adverse disciplinary actions within the New Orleans civil service system. If your job is at stake, it's best to find legal representation as soon as possible. By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)


	Resources for State Employees (Separate Website) Information about many aspects of employment for state employees, including the employee appeal process. By: Louisiana Department of State Civil Service


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