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2020 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 80
BY REPRESENTATIVES SCHEXNAYDER AND AMEDEE
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To urge and request the Louisiana Workforce Commission to provide clear, consistent, and
easily accessible explanations of unemployment benefits and potential ramifications.
WHEREAS, the state of Louisiana was dealt a serious blow when it was struck by
the unprecedented pandemic known as the coronavirus or COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has left a staggering economic impact on
businesses and residents statewide; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the statewide shut down of non-essential businesses and
operations, there has been an increase in the number of individuals who have filed for
unemployment benefits; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of unemployment benefits is to provide temporary financial
assistance to a worker unemployed through no fault of his own; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Workforce Commission is the department charged with
the administration of unemployment benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Workforce Commission has received funds through the
federal CARES Act, Public Law 116-136 and has begun to disburse payments since April
13, 2020; and
WHEREAS, individuals and employers look to the Louisiana Workforce
Commission for guidance regarding the administration of unemployment benefits; and
WHEREAS, employers who have suffered an economic blow as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic are anxious to reopen businesses and operations; and
WHEREAS, with the reopening of businesses, there will be a need for employees to
return to their jobs; and
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WHEREAS, there has been concern about economic stability with plans to reopen
the state's economy; and
WHEREAS, there is some uncertainty in regards to employees returning to work and
those who may not return to work and will continue to receive unemployment benefits.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
urge and request the Louisiana Workforce Commission to provide clear and consistent
explanations of unemployment benefits and potential ramifications so the public may have
a better understanding of how unemployment benefits are administered during the COVID-
19 pandemic.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the legislative authority for the request provided
for in this Resolution shall terminate on August 1, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
secretary of the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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