The North Carolina Division of Employment Security is taking immediate actions to help people who are unable to work because of COVID-19.
Remember
You complete a weekly certification each week to get paid unemployment benefits. Visit our DUA page for more information.
Meet Felix!
Felix is the new, easy-to-use chatbot to help people with the unemployment claims filing process. For more information, visit the Felix homepage.
Important Notice:
DES will accept DUA applications through April 7, 2025, for weeks that fall between Sept. 29, 2024, and March 29, 2025. DUA will not change to regular unemployment after this date. des.nc.gov/dua
Federal Worker & Contract Separations – Apply for Unemployment Benefits
Been separated from a federal job or government contract? You may qualify for unemployment benefits. Go to the link below or call the Federal Employment UI Hotline at 855-435-7969. Read More