North Carolina Department of Commerce
Division of Employment Security

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Effective Nov. 1, 2011, the Employment Security Commission will now be known as the Division of Employment Security (DES). DES is now part of the North Carolina Department of Commerce.


DES News

Sep 28, 2012

Unemployment Rates Decline in 72 Counties in August

RALEIGH — Unemployment rates decreased in 72 of North Carolina’s 100 counties in August, increased in 18 and were unchanged in 10. When compared to the same month last year, unemployment rates declined in 92 counties, increased in six, and remained the same in two.

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An extension of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program has been authorized by the U.S. Congress. For more information, visit our EUC08 page.
Your statement of benefits paid for 2011, Form 1099-G, is now available online.
NOTICE TO EMPLOYERS: Effective July 1, 2011, the FUTA tax credit for timely contributions is 5.1 percent. Click here for more information on FUTA changes.
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