Robeson County Unemployment Offices & Job Centers (2024)

Where Is the Unemployment Office in Robeson County, NC?

Do you need to file for unemployment benefits in Robeson County, North Carolina? Do you have questions about your claim? You can find the information you need at the website of the North Carolina Department of Commerce: Division of Employment Security, the state agency that administers unemployment benefits in North Carolina.

If you haven’t applied for unemployment benefits recently (or ever), you might think you have to go into the local unemployment office and file your claim in person. These days, however, it’s much easier – and often, required – to file your claim online or by phone.

On this page, you'll find

• contact information for the North Carolina Department of Commerce: Division of Employment Security
• contact information for local job centers, which can help you with your job search and may offer assistance in filing for unemployment benefits, and
• links to our articles on how to file for benefits in North Carolina, eligibility for benefits in North Carolina, calculating your weekly benefit amount in North Carolina, and more.

Contacting the Unemployment Office in Robeson County

If you want to file a claim for benefits, check on your claim, speak to a representative, or manage your unemployment benefits application, contact the

North Carolina Department of Commerce: Division of Employment Security

URL: https://des.nc.gov/

Main Phone Number:

888-737-0259

Search for a local office of the NC Works Career Center in North Carolina at the Contact Us page of NC Works Online.

Contacting Your Local Job Center

Local job centers -- sometimes called One-Stop Career Centers or American Job Centers --can help you with cover letters, resumes, and job search efforts. Some job centers may provide assistance in filing for unemployment benefits. You may be required to register with a job center as part of your ongoing obligation to look for work while collecting benefits.

Contact your job center to find out about services and availability. Although some job centers provide unemployment services (for example, help in filing or managing your claim), others offer only job search assistance. And, some centers are closed, have limited hours, or are available only online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Call or email your local job center to find out about their offerings.

source: U.S. Department of Labor

How to Collect Unemployment Benefits in Robeson County, North Carolina

North Carolina Unemployment Benefits at a Glance

North Carolina Benefits Eligibility

You are eligible for unemployment benefits in North Carolina if you are out of work through no fault of your own and you have earned at least a minimum amount in the time before you lost your job.

In North Carolina, you are eligible for benefits if:

• you earned wages in at least two quarters of the base period
• you earned at least six times the state's average weekly insured wage during the base period, and
• you earned at least $780 in the last two quarters of the base period.

North Carolina Unemployment Benefit Amount

How Long Your Unemployment Benefits Will Last in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the duration of benefits depends on the state's unemployment rate when you apply. The maximum period for which you may receive benefits is 12 to20 weeks.

For More Information

If you have questions or need more information on unemployment benefits in North Carolina, check out our detailed articles on:

• how to apply for unemployment benefits in North Carolina
• information you'll need when you file your claim
• who qualifies for unemployment benefits in North Carolina
• how to calculate your weekly benefit amount
• how long your benefits will last
• what you'll need to do to keep collecting benefits, and
• what to do if your application for benefits is denied.

See all of our North Carolina unemployment articles here; just select North Carolina from the list on the page. We wish you all the best as you navigate your unemployment claim.