Don’t delay. Report your return to work as soon as you begin working again. Do not wait until you receive your first paycheck.
Report your return to work immediately:
Phone: 888-737-0259
Remember
You complete a weekly certification each week to get paid unemployment benefits. Visit our DUA page for more information.
Meet Felix!
Felix is the new, easy-to-use chatbot to help people with the unemployment claims filing process. For more information, visit the Felix homepage.
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
New! Employer Newsletter Coming This Week
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