You have likely landed on this page because you have been laid off and are now unemployed. The NC unemployment dept site can be a little intimidating and you have to wade through a lot just to find some basic information on North Carolina unemployment.

Simplifying the North Carolina Unemployment Department

We have tried to simplify things here and give you some of the basic NC unemployment information you will require. We will also recommend a few select web sites that we have found to give good informative information for free. One of those sites is http://1800layoffhelp.com  this site has loads of info but it is categorized very well to make it easy to find all sorts of unemployment benefits information.

How long until I get my first NC unemployment check?

That can vary depending on your particular case. It could take as little as two to three weeks or it could take a lot longer. Either way one of the biggest mistakes people make when they are laid off is they wait and feel that there is no rush. Please don't make that mistake.

Remember that your bills won't stop coming in just because you got layed off. Here is a link where they give you several ideas on what you can do to make some additional income while you are waiting for your first check. http://1800layoffhelp.com/csh_cnt/making_extra_cash_while_unemployed.

North Carolina unemployment benefits supply temporary remuneration to those workers that meet the eligibility requirements of North Carolina common law.

Unemployment benefits in North Carolina are different as each state is usually different, because each state calculates it unemployment insurance benefits the way they see fit as long as they stay with in Federal guidelines. How long you can collect unemployment checks or get unemployment extensions can be different also.

Requirements for collecting NC unemployment benefits

1. You need to have been employed during the past year. The Employment Security Commission of North Carolina      publishes requirements for income earned or time worked within an certain span of time referred to as a "base period."

2. You must be determined to be unemployed through no fault of your own as defined under North Carolina law. Be prepared to discuss the reason for the loss of your job.

3. You also must be ready willing and able to look for work and go to work if hired.

4. You must report any earnings from work and any job offers or refusal of work during any claim period.      5. You must file ongoing claims and respond to questions concerning your continued eligibility.       6. Respond to any other various unemployment eligibility requirements of North Carolina law.

For all the integral details check out the NC Unemployment dept section of the Employment Security Commission of the North Carolina website. Or you can call the North Carolina Unemployment Insurance office at 1-866-278-3822

I also have some useful links below that may help you out. I hope that your time with the NC unemployment dept goes smoothly and if you would like to leave a comment below telling me what you liked or didn't like about this page and what was helpful or what you would like to see it would help me to better others in North Carolina who are unemployed.

Regards, Miles