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
Attention Employers: 1Q2026 Delinquent Reports
1Q2026 delinquent notices were sent May 22. Please file your missing reports ASAP in NCSUITS. Read for more information.
Attention Employers/Agents:
You can begin filing 2Q2026 reports starting July 1. Please file and pay any late wage reports ASAP. des.nc.gov/ncsuits
Seasonal Workers: You May Be Eligible for Unemployment Benefits
Did your seasonal job end or your hours get cut? You may qualify for unemployment benefits. File your claim with DES as soon as your work changes. More information about seasonal workers
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