Louisiana Unemployment

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Louisiana’s Unemployment Office

In March 2016, Renita Ward Williams was appointed as Director of the Louisiana unemployment office. Williams oversees the distribution of unemployment insurance to employers and employees across the state. The Louisiana Workforce Commission was restructured in 2008, with a new set of core values that include Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Adaptability, Improvement, and Open Communication. The LWC’s website makes it easy to file for unemployment online or file for unemployment over the phone with an automated system. Both options are available 24-hours, 7 days a week.

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Louisiana Unemployment Office Contact Information

Office of Unemployment Insurance Administration

Physical address:

1001 N 23rd Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm


Mailing Address:

O. Box 94094

Room 386

Baton Rouge, LA 70804 - 9096


Main Phone Number:  866 - 783 - 5567


Replacement debit card:

1-855-282-6161 or 1-855-274-0354