Workers in the Gulf region who have lost their jobs because of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill may be eligible for unemployment benefits and/or loss of income compensation from BP.
Gulf Unemployment Information
Residents of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas who have been impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill can find information on filing for unemployment insurance, One-Stop Career Center closings, and a variety of other employment assistance and social services resources.
CareerOneStop's Deepwater Horizon Response website provides information on a range of unemployment, employment, and related resources for individuals and businesses affected by the Gulf oil spill.
BP Loss of Income Claims Information
For people who do not qualify for regular unemployment insurance benefits, like the self-employed, compensation may be available from BP.
BP has established a claims line for oil spill-related claims, including loss of earnings. The phone number to call is 1-800-440-0858. There is also a form to report loss of income available online:
BP Gulf of Mexico Claims Form
Related: Unemployment Insurance | How to File for Unemployment | Louisiana Workforce Commission | BP Claims Information
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