North Carolina has released a new unemployment insurance workplace posting. Employers covered by the Employment Security Law of North Carolina are required to post the “Certificate of Coverage and Notice to Workers as to Benefit Rights.” The notice describes workers’ rights in the event of partial unemployment or job loss.
An employee whose work hours are substantially reduced or whose job is eliminated may be eligible for unemployment benefits. Employers may file claims for employees, subject to certain limitations. These include hours and payroll eligibility, claim frequency and the duration of benefits. Employees who become unemployed for other reasons, or refuse suitable work or are involved in a labor dispute may be denied benefits.
The Division of Employment Security (DES) provides workers with job search assistance. Contact instructions and claim filing procedures are provided on the notice. The posting also provides instructions for employers.
Because the notice is a new addition to the poster, employers will need to order a new 2013 North Carolina All-On-One Labor Law Poster. Contact us with questions or for more information.