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North Carolinians Begin to Receive Additional $600 in Weekly Unemployment Assistance
In the past 24 hours, the Division of Employment Security has made more than $100 million in Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation payments to North Carolinians receiving unemployment assistance, ahead of its timeline to begin FPUC payments by April 17.
Governor Cooper Issues Order to Further Streamline Filing Process for Unemployment Claims
With more than half a million North Carolinians filing for unemployment in the past four weeks, Governor Roy Cooper has issued an executive order that will help streamline the processing of claims by lifting some of the requirements for employers to file attached claims on behalf of their employe
DES Working to Implement Federal Unemployment Assistance Programs
The Division of Employment Security is moving quickly to bring additional unemployment insurance benefits to North Carolinians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. DES has received official guidance from the U.S.
DES Working to Immediately Expand Capacity in Response to Surge in COVID-19 Unemployment Claims
The North Carolina Division of Employment Security is taking immediate actions to help people who are unable to work because of COVID-19.
Seven More Counties in North Carolina Approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Anson County, Carteret County, Chatham County, Northhampton County, Perquimans County, Richmond County, and Scotland County have been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
One More County in North Carolina Approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Hertford County has been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
Two More Counties in North Carolina Approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Brunswick County and Halifax County have been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
