News and Alerts

Governor Cooper Issues Order to Further Streamline Filing Process for Unemployment Claims

With more than half a million North Carolinians filing for unemployment in the past four weeks, Governor Roy Cooper has issued an executive order that will help streamline the processing of claims by lifting some of the requirements for employers to file attached claims on behalf of their employe

DES Working to Implement Federal Unemployment Assistance Programs

The Division of Employment Security is moving quickly to bring additional unemployment insurance benefits to North Carolinians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. DES has received official guidance from the U.S.

DES Working to Immediately Expand Capacity in Response to Surge in COVID-19 Unemployment Claims

The North Carolina Division of Employment Security is taking immediate actions to help people who are unable to work because of COVID-19.

Seven More Counties in North Carolina Approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

Anson County, Carteret County, Chatham County, Northampton County, Perquimans County, Richmond County, and Scotland County have been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

One More County in North Carolina Approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

Hertford County has been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

Two More Counties in North Carolina Approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

Brunswick County and Halifax County have been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.