What Is the Employment Security Commission in North Carolina?

The Employment Security Commision is North Carolina's state employment agency.

The North Carolina Employment Security Commission is the state agency handling unemployment issues and providing job services for the unemployed and businesses. The commission also does research in the employment needs of businesses.

Employment Service Division

The Employment Service Division matches workers with jobs that meet their skill sets and education. The division also assists businesses with personnel matters.

Unemployment Insurance Division

The Unemployment Insurance Division controls insurance payments to unemployed workers. Qualified workers receive temporary payments to cover their bills while they search for a new job. The insurance is funded by payroll taxes coming from employers.

Labor Market Information Division

The Labor Market Information Division is the research arm of the Employment Security Commission. The division studies current openings, unemployment rates and long-term trends in jobs and employment.

History

Employment offices have existed since 1919, when federal U.S. Employment Offices opened in the state. Various state employment offices operated, but the modern Employment Security Commission was passed into law on March 19, 1935. The Social Security Act signed on August 14, 1935 provided additional help in unemployment insurance.

References

• Employment Security Commision of North Carolina: About ESC