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.
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: Work Search Reporting Update
New claims filed on/after Oct. 5: you may need to enter work searches before your weekly certification. This helps organize your work searches. See when it starts in your county: Read more
3Q2025 Wage Reporting Begins Oct. 1
Employers/Agents: Start filing your 3Q2025 wage reports on October 1. File on time to stay compliant and avoid delays. Also, MFA is now required to access NCSUITS. Read for more information.