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Louisiana Unemployment Phone Number

The Louisiana unemployment phone number is 1-866-783-5567. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (general unemployment FAQ). You can also file online at louisianaworks.net.

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Checked October 30, 2026 against dol.gov

Numbers and hours

1-866-783-5567
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (general unemployment FAQ). The source does not state the time zone; most of Louisiana uses Central Time.

These are the state agency's published numbers for unemployment claims and questions. Local job centers have their own phones (below).

Before you call

  • Names, addresses, work locations and phones of employers in the last 18 months
  • Identity documents and federal or military paperwork if they apply

Full list and steps: Louisiana unemployment documents. If you filed already, keep your claim number and any letters at hand.

Other ways to get help

File or manage onlinelouisianaworks.net How to file in LouisianaSteps, documents, benefits Job centers in Louisiana57 offices All state numbers50 states and DC

Questions

What is the phone number for Louisiana unemployment?

1-866-783-5567.

What are the hours of the Louisiana unemployment line?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (general unemployment FAQ).

Can I file for unemployment by phone in Louisiana?

The sources we checked do not confirm phone filing; the website is the main way to file in Louisiana.

What should I have ready before I call?

Your Social Security number, ID and the details of your recent employers. Louisiana's full checklist is on the state unemployment page.

Sources

Claims phone: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Documents: laworks.net, checked October 30, 2026.

More: weekly claims, appeals, benefits by state.