Both claimants and employers have the right to appeal certain determinations or decisions made by the N.C. Division of Employment Security (DES). If you want to file an appeal, check your determination or decision notice to review your appeal rights and find instructions for filing an appeal.
For most people, the first step is to appeal a determination made by an adjudicator about an unemployment claim.
Appeal From a Determination of an Adjudicator
The fastest way to appeal a determination made by DES is online. Once an appeal is filed, DES will schedule a hearing on your appeal. You will get a notice of hearing containing the date, time and contact information for the designated appeals referee. Learn more about how to file an appeal if you’re a claimant or employer.
Board of Review: Appeal a Decision From an Appeals Referee
If you disagree with a decision from your initial appeal, you can file an appeal with the Board of Review. The North Carolina Board of Review is an independent, quasi-judicial body charged with deciding higher authority appeals regarding unemployment benefits. They also decide disputes about unemployment tax liability and certain other cases involving DES.
Prepare for a Hearing Before an Appeals Referee
Once you file an appeal from a determination of an adjudicator, DES will send you a notice with the date, time and contact information for your appeals hearing. Learn what you need to know and bring for an appeals hearing.
Petition for Judicial Review in Benefits Cases
Judicial review is the power of the courts to review either findings of fact, conclusions of law, or both from a final agency decision. During judicial review hearings, a superior court or appellate court judge reviews the evidence that the agency relied on to reach its decision. The judge will determine if the decision complies with the law.
Petition for Judicial Review in Tax Cases
Judicial review is the power of the courts to review either findings of fact, conclusions of law, or both from a final agency decision. During judicial review hearings, a superior court or appellate court judge reviews the evidence that the agency relied on to reach its decision. The judge will determine if the decision complies with the law.