Unemployment claims in North Carolina increased last week, with new filings rising to 4,413, up from 3,121 the previous week.

Unemployment claims in North Carolina increased last week, with new filings rising to 4,413, up from 3,121 the previous week.

Statewide, the unemployment rate dropped in 89 counties in November, went up in eight counties and remained unchanged in three. Robeson is one of 15 counties statewide with a rate of 5% or more; ...

The state Division of Employment Security hopes to erase a backlog of initial jobless claims by the end of March, Assistant Commerce Secretary Dale Folwell told lawmakers Wednesday. Federal standards ...

A new report on racial equality shows signs of a recession among Black Americans and changes to workforce policy threatening ...

Can federal employees impacted by the government shutdown get unemployment benefits in North Carolina? Yes, but there’s a but. “Anyone can apply for unemployment benefits if they have lost their jobs ...

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order on Wednesday to increase unemployment benefits for workers who are impacted by Hurricane Helene and are struggling to make ends meets. The ...

By Brian Hamilton Carolina Journal There is currently a “vibecession” occurring — a state defined by a persistent sense of malaise about the economy due to factors like high grocery […] ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased ...