The Division of Employment Security is responsible for the administration of the unemployment insurance program in the state of North Carolina. This program is a federal-state partnership, funded by federal and state unemployment taxes, which employers pay on the wages of their employees. Benefits are paid to eligible workers who lose their job through no fault of their own and are able, available, and actively seeking work.
We've opened a new Hurricane Helene recovery program for western North Carolina.
Local governments can support small businesses in their regions by applying for our Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program. Full details: Public Infrastructure | Small Business Infrastructure Grant Program