How Long Can You Draw Unemployment In North Carolina?

You should file for unemployment benefits as soon as possible after you are laid off and once the processing has taken place North Carolina will give you 26 weeks insurance. If you get a part-time job, the cover will actually last a year by claiming half the amount, but if you claim the maximum amount per week then it will last 26 weeks.

After that, you may get Federal benefits at a different level, for example Tier I will last 20 weeks, Tier II 14 weeks, Tier III 13 weeks and Tier IV sic weeks, although these can be extended if you pick up part-time or full time work in the period.

It could take as little as two to three weeks to get your first check but that depends on eligibility which is why it is essential to get your claim in as early as possible. You need to have been working during the last year and there are requirements published for income earned or time worked within a 'base period' which you will need to conform to. It is necessary to ascertain that you have become unemployed through no fault of your own and you must be willing and able to look for and take work if offered.

During the claim period you must report any earnings from work, job offers, and refusal of work or ongoing claims will need to be filed to confirm continued eligibility. You cannot claim unemployment benefits if you are going to school, only if you are actively seeking employment.

26 weeks is the max but there are two extensions that you can apply for also.

Question regarding NC Unemployment.

My job ended July 11, 2008.  I received unemployment compensation until May 16, 2010.

Am I eligible for the July 2010 NC unemployment extension?

What is the MAXIMUM unemployment compensation weeks you can draw?

My husband applied in early May. Twice they have asked for more information to finish his paperwork.. Then they needed to do a face to face interview. All that has been done, and we were told on that day (three weeks ago +) that everything looked good and they had everything that they needed. Well, here we are, almost July and we are still waiting. Their answer when my dh calls them (daily)....??? You are "in process"..... Meanwhile, bills are going unpaid etc... It is not fun.

People could and would find jobs if the bankers had not destroyed the economy,   did you forget that?   Have you heard of nafta/gatt, illegal immigration, or 27 trillion dollars the bankers stole from the taxpayers. THERE ARE NO JOBS TO GET OFF YOUR ASS AND FIND. IDIOT

A lot more than 26 weeks they keep on extending it b/c the rate is so high

That's not right. I know someone who has been getting unemployment for 2 years now and he could have found a job if he tried.

1 year

You posted same question at same time as another poster just did...here is my reply.

You can work part time in most states now..and it will depend on your states UI rules how much you can make before they start deducting it from your weekly benefit check..all states have different rules on this.

You can draw "UN" for 26 weeks & then re-apply, but your benefit will 'decrease' the longer you draw.  As for 'Bankers' stealing TAX Dollars, why don't "you get off your ass & do something about that, instead of bad mouthing those that draw what is legal!! Too many 'cowards' running thier mouth about the Gov., when it's us that LET THEM!!" WAKE-UP!! Get involved!!