Welfare Info

North Carolina Unemployment Insurance

North Carolina Employment Security Commission

What is North Carolina Unemployment Insurance?

Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet North Carolina's eligibility requirements.

Administration

North Carolina Unemployment Insurance is administered by North Carolina Employment Security Commission.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of North Carolina and meet all of the following:

  • Unemployed, and
  • Worked in North Carolina during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
  • Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by North Carolina guidelines, and
  • Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.

Contact Info

1-888-737-0259

How to Apply

Application

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