North Carolina Department of Commerce
Division of Employment Security

Welcome to the DES

Effective Nov. 1, 2011, the Employment Security Commission will now be known as the Division of Employment Security (DES). DES is now part of the North Carolina Department of Commerce.


DES News

Feb 01, 2012

December County Unemployment Rates for North Carolina Released

RALEIGH — Unemployment rates increased in 93 of North Carolina’s 100 counties in December. Rates decreased in four counties and remained the same in three.

Read complete story

ResourcesDES on Facebook

US Department of Labor JobsNow
NC Deptartment of Commerce Thrive in NC

Messages & Alerts

Your statement of benefits paid for 2011, Form 1099-G, is now available online. Statements are also being sent by U.S. Mail and include all benefits paid to you by DES during the last calendar year.
NOTICE TO EMPLOYERS: Effective July 1, 2011, the FUTA tax credit for timely contributions is 5.1 percent. Click here for more information on FUTA changes.
As of December 23, Congress and the President authorized a two-month extension of emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) benefits and extended benefits. Click here for more information EUC08 page.
You may file online or:
To file a new initial claim 7 days a week call: 1-877-841-9617
To file a weekly certification, odd number SSNs on Monday & Wednesday through Saturday, even number SSNs on Tuesday through Saturday, call: 1-888-372-3453
For more information on Voluntary Tax Contribution by Employers, please visit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)