If you suspect someone has used your name and personal information to apply for unemployment benefits, please let us know by using the DES Fraud Reporting Form.

You can take required paperwork to a participating U.S. post office. After you apply: Watch for mail or email from DES. After we review your application, we will let you know your benefit …

After you apply for unemployment benefits, DES will let you know how much money you may be able to get. In North Carolina, the most you can currently be paid in state unemployment …

As you begin your search for new employment, the state’s NCWorks system has many resources available to help you. Check out NCWorks Online, a one-stop online resource for job seekers …

Landing page that shows individuals if they are eligible, what documents are required, how to file, how to create a account, and more

Important Notice: Work Search Update Filed your claim on/after March 23? You may need to enter work searches before your weekly certification. See when this change affects your county.

Shows who is eligible for unemployment in North Carolina, where and what you need to apply for unemployment benefits.

The Division of Employment Security applies the Employment Security Law when deciding cases. The Employment Security Law provides for the payment of unemployment insurance benefits …

Tax Audits Get answers to common questions about the audit process that DES performs to make sure that unemployment tax laws are followed. Tax Audits

Mar 23, 2025 · How to Get Started: Visit the MyNCUIBenefits section on des.nc.gov. Follow the steps to log your work searches and complete your certification. View the tutorial video below …