At last check, the Louisiana Unemployment Office was still experiencing technical difficulties with its Web site and menu phone system because of damage caused by Hurricane Gustav. If you need unemployment assistance and can’t reach the Louisiana Unemployment Office, there are alternatives that will help you. [more]
About Labor Day
Labor Day, a national holiday, occurs each year on the first Monday of September. In 2008, Labor Day falls on September 1. [more]
Tropical Storm Fay Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Tropical Storm Fay Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available in Brevard, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Volusia and Hendry Counties, through the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation. [more]
Tropical Storm Fay Temporary Cleanup Jobs
The Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation (commonly referred to as the “Florida Unemployment Office”) plans to create approximately 6,500 Tropical Storm Fay temporary cleanup jobs. [more]
Forced Meal Breaks
If you’ve ever wondered why your employer makes you take forced meal breaks without pay, here’s why. [more]








