If I am a contract worker and the company closes for 2 weeks and I donot get paid can I file unemployment

Question

the company I work for closes for 2 weeks from Dec 24 till Jan 5 for the Holiday's. I work for a contract company and will not be working these 2 weeks or getting paid, and want to know if I can file unemployment. Thanks for any input.

Answer 1

Since you're employed but out of work for a short period of time, your employer may file an attached claim on your behalf. Attached claims do not require that you register for work or actively seek work.

If your employer refuses to file an attached claim on your behalf, you must file your own claim and meet all eligibility requirements.

You can contact DES(Division of employment security,NC)customer service on 1-888-737-0259 for detailed information on eligibility.