96-1. Title and definitions. (a) Title. – This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Employment Security Law." (b) Definitions. – The following definitions apply in this Chapter: (1) Agricultural labor. – Defined in section 3306 of the Code. (2) Average weekly insured wage. – The weekly rate obtained by dividing the […]
96-2. Declaration of State public policy. As a guide to the interpretation and application of this Chapter, the public policy of this State is declared to be as follows: Economic insecurity due to unemployment is a serious menace to the health, morals, and welfare of the people of this State. Involuntary unemployment is therefore a […]
96-3. Division of Employment Security. The Division of Employment Security (DES) is created within the Department of Commerce and shall administer the provisions of this Chapter under the supervision of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce. (Ex. Sess. 1936, c. 1, s. 10; 1941, c. 108, s. 10; c. 279, ss. 1-3; 1943, c. 377, s. […]
96-4. Administration; powers and duties of the Assistant Secretary; Board of Review. (a) Duties and Powers of the Secretary and Assistant Secretary. – It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Department of Commerce to administer this Chapter. The Secretary shall appoint an Assistant Secretary to assist in the implementation of the Employment […]
96-4.1. Funds used in administering the unemployment compensation laws. Four funds are established to administer this Chapter. The State Treasurer is responsible for investing all revenue received by the funds as provided in G.S. 147-69.2 and G.S. 147-69.3. Interest and other investment income earned by a fund accrues to it. Payments from a fund may […]
96-5. Employment Security Administration Fund. (a) Fund Established. – The Employment Security Administration Fund is created as a special revenue fund. The fund consists of the following: (1) Monies appropriated by this State. (2) Monies received from the United States or another source for the administration of this Chapter. (3) Monies received from any agency […]
96-5.1. Supplemental Employment Security Administration Fund. (a) Fund Established. – The Supplemental Employment Security Administration Fund is created as a special revenue fund. The fund consists of all interest and penalties paid under this Chapter by employers on overdue contributions and any appropriations made to the fund by the General Assembly. Penalties collected on unpaid […]
96-6. Unemployment Insurance Fund. (a) Establishment and Use. – The Unemployment Insurance Fund is established as an enterprise fund. The Division must administer the fund solely for the payment of unemployment compensation as that term is defined by section 3306(h) of the Code, exclusive of expenses of administration, and for refunds of sums erroneously paid […]
96-6.2. Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund. (a) Establishment and Use. – The Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund is established as an enterprise fund. The Fund consists of the revenues derived from the surtax imposed under G.S. 96-9.7. Monies in the Fund may be used only for the following purposes: (1) Interest payments required on advances under Title […]
96-7. Representation in court. (a) In any civil action to enforce the provisions of this Chapter, the Secretary, the Department, and the State may be represented by any qualified attorney who is designated by it for this purpose. (b) All criminal actions for violation of any provision of this Chapter, or of any rules or […]
