Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Moses Carey, Jr., Chairman
 
 
 

Welcome to the new Employment Security Commission of North Carolina home page. The new look provides for improved performance and availability of frequently accessed links on the home page. Bookmark this page!

The mission of the Employment Security Commission is to promote and sustain the economic well being of North Carolinians in the world marketplace by providing high quality and accessible workforce-related services. The Commission provides employment services, unemployment insurance, and labor market information to the State's workers, employers, and the public. These services promote economic stability and growth, development of a skilled workforce, and a world class economy for North Carolina.

Messages and Alerts

ESC Local Office Special Hours

Local Office special hours are available here.

System Alerts

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
As of April 1, 2009, if your weekly certification for benefits results in any amount due from ESC, you will receive an additional payment amount of $25.00 under the Federal Additional Compensation program. Details