Do I have to look for work while collecting unemployment benefits?

Do I have to look for work while collecting unemployment benefits?

You must make three valid job contacts with potential employers for each week you claim for unemployment insurance benefits. For more information view the NCUI 506 Form.

When will I receive my Eligibility Review Notice for my unemployment claim?

The Eligibility Review Notice (IB-10A) will be mailed to you shortly after your claim has been filed. Please make sure that the Division of Employment Security has your current mailing address. This can be updated when you login to our website.

Who should I bring to the unemployment benefits hearing?

Witnesses with personal knowledge about the events and information relating to your case are the best witnesses. A witness who can only testify about what others (who are not at the hearing) told him or her, usually presents what is called hearsay evidence. Although hearsay evidence is admissible in certain circumstances, it usually cannot be the sole basis for findings of fact.

How long do unemployment hearings take?

When will my hearing be? Typically, hearings are scheduled approximately 30 days from the date that you file your appeal. 7 – 10 days before the hearing, you will receive a “Notice of Hearing” with the date and time of your hearing.

What does open status mean on unemployment NC?

Your claim for benefits will remain open, as long as you meet all of your state’s requirements, until you are no longer eligible for benefits. For example, if you get another job, you won’t be eligible to collect unemployment. Once all benefits available to you have run out, your claim will be closed.

How much does unemployment pay in NC?

Amount and Duration of Unemployment Benefits in North Carolina. The DES determines your weekly benefit amount by adding your wages earned in the last two quarters of the base period and dividing that number by 52, up to a maximum benefit of $350 per week.

How long does it take for pending status on unemployment?

If your payment shows as “paid” and a date is listed, this means you should receive payment in your account or on your debit card within 24 to 48 hours after that date. If your payment shows as “pending,” this means we are still processing it, and there is nothing more you need to do.