In North Carolina — as in every other state — employees who are temporarily out of work through no fault of their own may qualify for unemployment benefits.
Is there a waiting period for unemployment in North Carolina?
Like many other states, the North Carolina unemployment program has a one-week waiting period. You will not be paid any benefits during this week. You will need to serve an unpaid waiting week each time you apply for North Carolina unemployment benefits during your established benefit year. Where do I submit my claim?
Can you get unemployment if you work less than full time?
If you work less than full-time during a calendar week, you can collect partial unemployment benefits for that week as long as your gross earnings are not more than 1.5 times your weekly unemployment rate and all other requirements to receive benefits (you are able to work, available for work and seeking full time employment) are met.
Can you get unemployment if you refuse to return to work?
No. Choosing not to return to work solely on the basis that you will earn less than you can collect in unemployment benefits is not considered good cause when your employer has offered you your former employment back or other suitable employment. If you refuse to return to work solely on this basis you will not be eligible to receive benefits.
Can you collect unemployment if you get fired for cause in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, this includes claimants fired for cause by their former employers. The burden of proof falls on the former employer, though, so if the state Employment Security Commission doesn’t receive evidence you were fired for cause, you may still collect benefits.
Can you draw unemployment again after being laid off?
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How long can you stay on unemployment in North Carolina?
Most states allow people to remain on unemployment for up to 26 weeks if they can’t find a job. North Carolina cuts it off at 12 weeks — usually. It can go up to 20 weeks, if the unemployment rate is high. However, the state re-examines the maximum number of weeks just twice a year, in January and July.
