The number of initial unemployment claims in Louisiana displayed a slight uptick in the latest figures from the past week, mirroring a national trend of increasing claims. The week ending on November 2nd saw new unemployment claims rise to 1,572, a minuscule increase of one filing from the prior week, which had seen a decline in unemployment claims by 12%. Even with this minor increase, initial claims are still 11.7% lower than they were during the same period in the previous year.

By using a four-week moving average to track initial claims, which lessens the impact of short-term fluctuations to highlight more significant long-term trends, it was revealed that initial claims slightly decreased to 1,626. Similarly, the number of continued claims in Louisiana also recorded a decrease, dropping 10.8% to 10,235 during the week ending November 2nd. When compared to the same period from last year, these claims show a decrease of 21%.

Considering these fluctuations in unemployment claims in Louisiana, sometimes getting in touch with the Employment Development Department (EDD) for support can seem daunting. However, there are resources available to help. A good place to start is eddcaller.com, which provides practical information on how to get a hold of EDD customer service. Whether you’re trying to find out about your claim, have queries about the process, or need any other type of assistance, the site can guide you through how to best get in touch with the department and get the help you need.