DES - NC Division of Employment Security
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.
How to File a Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim - Access NCWorks
File an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim by visiting the Division of Employment Security (DES) website. There you can also learn about UI, and how to file online. You can apply for benefits online …
Individuals - DES
Once you file your claim, you can sign into your account to file weekly certifications and check your claim status. Learn more about applying for unemployment below. Check out the Guide to UI Benefits …
File Your Weekly Certification - DES
North Carolina law requires you to serve an unpaid waiting week before you can be paid unemployment benefits. The first week you may be eligible for unemployment is your unpaid waiting week.
Apply for Unemployment - DES
Shows who is eligible for unemployment in North Carolina, where and what you need to apply for unemployment benefits.
MyNCUIBenefits Account Help for Individuals | DES
DES has security measures in place to help prevent fraud and protect your information. Identity verification and Multi-Factor Authentication, or MFA, are two ways that DES asks you to verify your …
Employers - DES
The North Carolina State Unemployment Insurance Tax System, or NCSUITS, is a system where employers can manage tax information and payments. See NCSUITS features and resources.