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How do I apply? You can apply for benefits online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Learn how to create a MyNCUIBenefits account. What do I need to apply? Filing your claim will go faster if you have the following important documents before you begin.
Unemployment benefits provide temporary payments to eligible workers who lose their job through no fault of their own. These payments can help you with expenses while you look for employment. You must be able and available for work, and actively seeking work, to receive benefits.
The Division of Employment Security is responsible for the administration of the unemployment insurance program in the state of North Carolina. This program is a federal-state partnership, funded by federal and state unemployment taxes, which employers pay on the wages of their employees.
Access DES services online, including unemployment benefits, job search, and tax filing with a secure account.
File an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim by visiting the Division of Employment Security website. There you can also learn about UI, and how to file online. You can apply for benefits online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
File for Unemployment Insurance. To receive unemployment benefits after losing your job through no fault of your own, you must first file a claim with our Employment Security Division. Remember, the fastest and most efficient way to file an unemployment claim is online.