Unemployment After Quitting in Louisiana
When quitting a job in Louisiana still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.
Short answer: You cannot get benefits if you quit your job without good reason. Louisiana Works gathers information from you and your employer and decides based on the law. Louisiana Works, Unemployment Benefits Rights and Information (Rev. 08/2026)
| If you quit | You cannot get benefits if you quit your job without good reason. Louisiana Works gathers information from you and your employer and decides based on the law. If disqualified, you must earn wages equal to 10 times your weekly benefit amount before you can qualify again. The agency guide does not list specific situations that count as good cause. |
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| Appealing a denial | You have 15 days from the mail date of a determination to appeal; weekends, legal holidays and office closures are not counted. Appeal online in HiRE, or complete the "I Appeal" section and email ClerkAppeal@la.gov, fax 1-225-346-6077 or mail the Appeals Tribunal. Each determination must be appealed separately. Keep filing weekly claims while you wait for the hearing. |
Where to get help in Louisiana
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- How to File for Unemployment in Louisiana
- All Louisiana unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you quit in Louisiana?
You cannot get benefits if you quit your job without good reason. Louisiana Works gathers information from you and your employer and decides based on the law. If disqualified, you must earn wages equal to 10 times your weekly benefit amount before you can qualify again.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Louisiana?
You have 15 days from the mail date of a determination to appeal; weekends, legal holidays and office closures are not counted. Appeal online in HiRE, or complete the "I Appeal" section and email ClerkAppeal@la.gov, fax 1-225-346-6077 or mail the Appeals Tribunal. Each determination must be appealed separately. Keep filing weekly claims while you wait for the hearing.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.