How to File a Claim. The fastest way to file a claim is online at the North Carolina Department of Commerce's Division of Employment Security webpage: des.nc. You may also file over the phone by calling 919-629-3857 (English) and 919-276-5698 (Spanish).
(c) Examples. – The following examples are prima facie evidence of misconduct that may be rebutted by the individual making a claim for benefits: (1) Violation of the employer's written alcohol or illegal drug policy. (2) Reporting to work significantly impaired by alcohol or illegal drugs.
§ 96‑14.6. (a) Disqualification. – An individual who the Division determines is unemployed for misconduct connected with the work is disqualified for benefits. The period of disqualification begins with the first day of the first week the individual files a claim for benefits after the misconduct occurs.
The NC Personnel Records Act is a State law that protects the confidentiality of employee personnel records. It also provides employees with the right to review their own personnel files. Specific rights exist for employees who believe that their file includes inaccurate or misleading records are discussed.
In many cases, you are able to file for unemployment as long as the reason given for your termination doesn't qualify as “misconduct.” So, if you were fired for a lack of skill or a layoff, you will still be eligible.
In general, you may NOT qualify if you: Quit your job for personal reasons unrelated to work. Were fired for misconduct.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, as codified at 42 U.S.C. § 5177. DUA provides unemployment benefits and reemployment services to individuals who became unemployed as a direct result of the declared incident and who are not eligible for regular state unemployment insurance.
After you file your claim, your last employer will be given, by law, 10 days to respond to DES. No payment will be released prior to the end of this 10-day period. If there are no issues, individuals typically receive payment within about 14 days of filing their initial claim.