The administration of the unemployment insurance program in NC. This program is a federal-state partnership.

Landing page providing employers information on tax information, how to file reports, tax audits, fraud prevention, and more.

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

Mail to DES Appeals, PO Box 25903, Raleigh, NC 27611-5903 If you’ve gotten your determination and you wish to appeal, review the documentation for information about your appeal rights.

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.

DES now offers an SMS/text message feature. When you opt in, you will get texts to your cell phone to notify you if: New documents have been added to your MyNCUIBenefits account. To opt in to this …

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 amount and …

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This team provides legal advice to DES and represents DES in state and federal courts. Their work includes writing laws and policies, reviewing contracts, handling legal matters like fraud and …