

Changes to unemployment benefits take place Jan. 4
Louisiana Works, the state employment agency, will implement changes to its unemployement insurance program begining with new claims filed Jan. 4. The changes include increased work search requirements for those filing for unemployment. Filers will be required to completed five work-search activities, up from three, which could include applying for jobs, attending interviews, updating a résumé or participating in job-search or training programs. The new law, Act 151, that was














