The fastest and most efficient way to file a new claim is to file online here: Online Account Access. For Spanish Speakers: Online Account Access Spanish .
If you don't have access to a computer or need assistance, you may file over the phone by calling the Customer Call Center at 888-737-0259.
For video assistance, view this tutorial: Video Tutorial .
For assistance in Spanish, view this PDF: How to File PDF.
For information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on unemployment in NC, click here: COVID-19 Unemployment Information.
For information regarding Federal Unemployment Assistance (PUA, FPUC, and PEUC), click here: Federal Unemployment Assistance.
*If you are self-employed, an independent contractor, a gig-worker, or did not previously qualify for NC STATE unemployment insurance, you may still qualify for FEDERAL assistance.
Nationwide Emergency Fund: Si usted es indocumentado o tiene familiares indocumentados y han sido afectados por la pandemia de COVID-19, haga clic en el enlace para completar el formulario de solicitud: Solicitud de Fondos.
El Centro Hispano: Recursos gratuitos para la comunidad durante el Coronavirus. Si usted busca información sobre donaciones de alimentos y consultas médicas a bajo costo, usted puede contactar a El Centro Hispano, quienes pueden brindarle asesoría sobre las clínicas de Carolina del Norte. Contacto: (919)687-4635: Solicitud de Fondos.
Triangle Service Workers Funds: If you are a front of house OR back of house employee in the service industry, you may be eligible for Nick Stroud's SIWANC fund (for more information click here, to apply for funds email Nick at siwanorthcarolina@gmail.com with the subject "Assistance.") or NC Restaurant Workers Relief Fund (for more information and to apply for funds click here.)