Following a federal disaster declaration due to the effects of Tropical Storm Fred, the Division of Employment Security (DES) has announced that three North Carolina counties have been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
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.
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: Teachers Between School Terms
Most teachers and school staff can't get unemployment benefits during summer break if they're expected to return to work in the fall. Learn more: Unemployment Insurance Benefits Between School Terms - FAQs
Attention: Work Search Reporting Update
New claims filed on/after Aug. 10: 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
UI Support Center Closure Notice
The UI Support Centers will be closed on Tues., Aug. 12 for staff training. We will reopen and resume normal hours on Weds., Aug. 13 at 8 a.m. Thank you for your understanding.
EMPLOYERS/AGENTS-COMING SOON: MFA Begins Aug. 23
Starting August 23, you’ll need a passcode to log into NCSUITS. Update your email/phone number now under User Profile > Account Settings so you don’t get locked out. For more information