Appealing Unemployment
G.S. 96-15 — 30 days to appeal the adjudicator, 10 days to appeal the appeals referee
| The decision | The time to appeal it |
|---|---|
| The decisionAn adjudicator's conclusion | The time to appeal itWithin 30 days after notification or mailing, whichever is earlier, by written appeal |
| The decisionAn appeals referee's decision | The time to appeal itWithin 10 days after notification or mailing, whichever is earlier, by written appeal |
| The decisionA Board of Review decision | The time to appeal itFinal 30 days after notification or mailing unless judicial review is sought |
Three days for the mail. Whenever a party is notified of a Board of Review or hearing officer decision by mail, three days are added to the prescribed period to file a written appeal.
A monetary determination. A claimant has 10 days from the earlier of mailing or delivery of the monetary determination to protest it.
Employers. An interested employer has 10 days from the notice of a claim to protest it, with a basis and supporting facts.
The hearing. The evidence at the appeals referee's hearing is recorded.
What disqualifies a person from benefits is on the unemployment benefits page. A particular claim is a question for the state's unemployment agency, its appeal tribunal, or a licensed North Carolina attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- G.S. 96-15 — Claims for benefits
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed North Carolina attorney.