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Daily Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claims

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Business Support Resources

COVID-19 (coronavirus) Info for N.C. Businesses

Visit N.C. Commerce's helpful Resource Guide for business leaders and employers, offering guidance and support to help weather the COVID-19 situation in our state.

0Total Number of People Applying for UI Benefits Claims filed from March 15 - October 20, 2020. NOTE: Total number of claims received: 2,602,358.

More UI Claims Data Claims by county, with demographic and industry information

0Total Number of People Paid UI Benefits Payments from March 15 - October 21, 2020. NOTE: UI claims and payment data is subject to revision. This preliminary data may not match information from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA). ETA utilizes specific data reporting guidelines and methodologies which were not applied to the data published here.

$0BillionUI Payments Issued - Total

Note: Total includes $17.8M of the Increased Benefit Amount, $578.7M of Federal payments from the Lost Wages Assistance program, $4.79B from the FPUC program, $579.8M from the PUA program, $87.2M from the Extended Benefits program, and $609.2M from the PEUC program
Payment data for Mar. 15-October 21. UI claims up-to-date through 11:59pm, Tuesday, October 20, 2020. This page updated daily by 11:00am. Last updated October 21 • 10:40am
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Whether you’re looking to start, locate or expand a business in North Carolina, we can help you make it happen.

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North Carolina boasts a highly adaptable workforce, world-class educational system, central East Coast location and an unparalleled quality of life.

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Governor Roy Cooper

Roy Cooper leads North Carolina's economic development team, bringing jobs and prosperity to the state.

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Secretary Anthony M. Copeland

Tony Copeland became North Carolina’s Secretary of Commerce in January 2017, marking a return to the agency for the experienced business executive.

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