Bossier City LA Unemployment Career Center Office

Office Name: Bossier Career Solutions Center Address: 4000 Viking Dr b2, Bossier City, LA 71111, USA Phone: (318) 741-3400 Fax: (318) 741-3404 Email: bossier.career.solutions@laworks.net Website: http://www.laworks.net/ Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Job search assistance Resume and cover letter writing help Interview preparation Skills training Career counseling Employer services

Information on Bossier City LA Unemployment Career Center Office:

Contacts: * Manager: John Smith * Supervisor: Jane Doe

Nearest Intersection: Viking Dr and Industrial Dr

Direction from Downtown: Head north on Barksdale Blvd for 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Viking Dr and continue for 0.5 miles. The Bossier Career Solutions Center will be on your right.

About the Career Center:

The Bossier Career Solutions Center is a one-stop shop for job seekers and employers. They offer a variety of services, including:

• Job search assistance
• Resume and cover letter writing help
• Interview preparation
• Skills training
• Career counseling
• Employer services

Services Provided At Location:

• Job search assistance
• Resume and cover letter writing help
• Interview preparation
• Skills training
• Career counseling
• Employer services

What questions can I ask the unemployment career office?

Here are some questions you can ask the unemployment career office:

• Am I eligible for unemployment benefits?
• How do I apply for unemployment benefits?
• What information do I need to apply for unemployment benefits?
• How much money will I receive in unemployment benefits?
• How long will I receive unemployment benefits?
• What are my rights and responsibilities as an unemployment benefits recipient?
• What can I do to improve my chances of finding a new job?

Here are some other questions you may want to ask:

• What are the most in-demand jobs in my area?
• What kind of training or education do I need to get a job in that field?
• How can I improve my resume and cover letter?
• How can I prepare for an interview?
• What are some resources available to help me find a job?

Other Nearby town Career Center or Unemployment Offices:

• Shreveport Career Solutions Center
• Natchitoches Career Solutions Center
• Minden Career Solutions Center

Frequent Questions On Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Bossier American Job Center – Bossier Parish
4000 Viking Drive, Bldg B, Suite 1
Bossier City, LA 71111
Phone: (318)741-7360 Ext:
rberry@eckerd.org
Map Address

Bossier City Unemployment Career Center Office provide individuals seeking employment all the latest tools to find and keep that special job. Employers will find assistance in recruiting new employees including a national job listing network, applicant screening, and space in the centers to conduct testing and employment interviews.

How do I qualify for Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Benefit?

• You must have lost your job through no fault of your own.
• OR your work hours MUST have been reduced.
• You must be available for full-time work.
• If you are offered a job you must be able to accept.
• You must contact at least THREE different employers about job openings EACH week.

What is the Maximum amount of LA Unemployment Benefit I can receive.

• You can receive at least $10 and no more than $275 each week in LA unemployment insurance benefits.
• Your weekly benefit amount is calculated based taking 1/25th of the average of your total covered employment wages in the LA base period.

How do I file a claim for Unemployment insurance Benefits in Louisiana?

To file your claim for Louisiana UI Benefits please visit Louisiana Works Commission Department Of Labor website and start your online claim.

• File Your Unemployment Claim
• File for your weekly benefits
• Select debit a card or other payment method
• You can Register for Work
• You can Re-open Existing Unemployment Claim
• You can Change your Unemployment Payment Method

What must I do to continue getting my LA Unemployment Benefits without interruption?

• You must request your UI benefit payments each week either by phone at
  866-783-5567 or online through HiRE
• You must file your first payment on Sunday immediately following the date you filed your
  claim.
• You must continue to file each week for as long as you are unemployed.
• The deadline to claim your weekly benefits is Fridays at 4:00 p.m., Central Time.
• If you begin work, you must report ANY earnings for the week you worked.
• If you start earning more than what you receive in benefits each week, you must
  stop filing.
• You must repay any overpayment of your LA unemployment benefits.
• You must be actively looking for work while getting Louisiana UI Benefits.
• Your must contact at least three different employers each week.
• You must keep a record of your work searches including employer information.
• Sometimes you may be required to report to your nearest American Job Center for an eligibility review.
• If your claim becomes inactive, you must go online and reactivate it to continue filing for benefits.

Do I need to Verify my ID in order to claim Unemployment Benefits in Louisiana?

• Yes! Louisiana Workforce Commission will certify your ID with identity verification provider ID.me
• When filing your claim you will be redirected to ID.me’s website to create an account to verify your identity.
• The ID verification process will only take five minutes to complete.

What is Louisiana Base Period?

• The Base Period is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters.
• The Base Period immediately precede the first day of an individual’s benefit year.

Can I file an Appeal if I disagree with the LA unemployment benefits Agency’s decision?

Yes! You can file your appeal by:

• Online at www.louisianaworks.net/HIRE
• E-mail – clerkappeal@lwc.la.gov
• Postal mail – LWC Appeals Unit, P.O. Box 94094, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9094
• Fax the appeals to 225-346-6077

How can I get information on Louisiana job fair events?

You can view Louisiana Online Job Far Events Calendar for information on upcoming job fairs.

What number do I call if I have questions about my LA Unemployment Insurance benefit claim?

For Your Unemployment Insurance Benefit information
Phone: 1-866-783-5567 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• If your SSN ends with 0000-2499, your designated call-in day will be Mondays.
• SSNs ending with 2500-4999 should call on Tuesdays.
• SSNs ending with 5000-7499 have Wednesdays as the designated call-in day.
• SSNs ending with 7500-9999 should call on Thursdays.
• Fridays have been designated as open to anyone needing assistance.