Apply for Unemployment

Unemployment benefits provide temporary payments to eligible workers who lose their main job through no fault of their own.

You must be able and available to work, and actively look for a job, to receive benefits.

In North Carolina, you may get up to $350 a week in unemployment benefits for up to 12 weeks.

Am I eligible?

To get unemployment benefits, you must meet certain requirements.

How do I apply?

You can apply for benefits online or by phone. Learn how to get started.

What do I need to apply?

Gather these important documents before you file your claim.

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