North Carolina ESC Unemployment Extension Programs

The following programs are currently in effect:

• Emergency Unemployment Compensation, 2008 (EUC08)

Federal legislation authorizing up to 53 weeks of benefits


• Extended Benefits (EB)

State legislation providing additional benefits during times of high unemployment


• Federal Additional Compensation (FAC)

Provides a weekly supplement of $25 for weeks you are paid benefits


• New Unemployment Extension (11/06/2009)
  

EUC08 Questions & Answers

The filing deadline for the EUC08 program has been extended through March 28, 2010.

FAC Questions & Answers

As of April 1, 2009, if your weekly certification for benefits results in any amount due from ESC, you will receive an additional payment amount of $25.00 under the Federal Additional Compensation program. Payments for FAC will be made in the same manner as your other benefits (direct deposit or debit card).

EB Questions & Answers

Applying for EB Benefits
If you exhaust your EUC08 benefits, you may be eligible for Extended Benefits (EB). You must Apply for EB to enroll in this program.

While filing for EB, you must make a sustained and systematic effort to find work. These requirements are met when you seek work on at least 2 different days and make a total of 2 contacts with potential employers or an agent or representative of potential employers each week. To help you keep written records of your work search efforts, download Form NCUI 506E. You will be required to report to your ESC local office in person to provide the work search records.

Forms & Notices:
If your EUC08 or EB benefits roll over from your regular UI claim, your payments will be made in the same manner. For example, if you are being paid by Direct Deposit, your payments will continue by that method when your claim rolls over to the extension.

Debit Card Information:
If you are having problems using your debit card call 1-866-461-4096.