Unemployment benefits provide temporary payments to eligible workers who lose their main job through no fault of their own.You must be able and available to work, and actively look for a job, to receive benefits.In North Carolina, you may get up to $350 a week in unemployment benefits for up to 12 weeks. Am I eligible? To get unemployment benefits, you must meet certain requirements. How do I apply? You can apply for benefits online or by phone. Learn how to get started. What do I need to apply? Gather these important documents before you file your claim. For free translation assistance, call 888-737-0259.Press 2 for Spanish.Press 3 for all other languages.