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Important Notice:

DES will accept DUA applications through April 7, 2025, for weeks that fall between Sept. 29, 2024, and March 29, 2025. DUA will not change to regular unemployment after this date. des.nc.gov/dua

Federal Worker & Contract Separations – Apply for Unemployment Benefits

Been separated from a federal job or government contract? You may qualify for unemployment benefits. Go to the link below or call the Federal Employment UI Hotline at 855-435-7969. Read More

Attention Employers/Agents:

Tax Reports for 1Q2025 may be filed beginning April 1. Read More

Quarterly Tax Reminder for Employers/Agents:

Have 10+ employees? You must file quarterly taxes/wage reports via NCSUITS. Have < 10 employees? Find the new NCUI-101 form link below.. Read More

Attention Employers/Agents:

Do you need to download your tax notice(s)? Log in to NCSUITS and go to: Documents & Emails → My Correspondence → Click Search. Read More

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Watch your inbox this week for our new newsletter—NC UI Employer InSights! If you don’t get it, please fill out our short sign-up form. Sign-Up Form

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