North Carolina Department of Commerce
Division of Employment Security
Governor Pat McCrory
Secretary of Commerce Sharon Allred Decker
Assistant Secretary Dale R. Folwell
Important Alert: Please be aware that the federal extension of benefits will end June 30, 2013. Also, major changes to Employment Security Law will take place on June 30, 2013. Click here for more information.
Please be aware that the federal extension of benefits, better known as the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program (EUC) will end June 30, 2013. All 4 Tiers of the EUC program will end on this date. The last payable week of the federal extension of benefits will be June 29, 2013.

Also, major changes to Employment Security Law will take place on June 30, 2013. Click here for more information on how these changes will affect claimants and employers.

The N.C. Department of Commerce is gearing up its staff and programs to assist individuals in getting the services and training they need to get back to work. The department is actively working with state and local business partners to coordinate services and create opportunities for job seekers needing assistance. Click here for more details.

DES News

May 17, 2013

North Carolina’s April Employment Figures Released

RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate decreased to 8.9 percent from March’s revised rate of 9.2 percent. The national rate fell to 7.5 percent from March’s 7.6 percent.

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Resources

US Department of Labor NC Department of Commerce NC.gov

Special Messages

We will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Post Offices and Banks will also be closed. You may experience a delay in receiving your unemployment benefits.
Your statement of benefits paid for 2012, Form 1099-G, is now available online.
Changes have been made to the Weekly Certification Process. Click here for more details.
Employer Alert-Phishing Scam!
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NOTICE TO EMPLOYERS: Effective July 1, 2012, the FUTA tax credit for timely contributions is 4.8 percent. Click here for more information on FUTA changes.
Proposed Adoption of Rules for DES Please click here.