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Some things you need to know about unemployment

Many people still need help from unemployment. And that comes with questions that we may be able to answer.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The demands on unemployment departments across the country aren't going away any time soon. 

According to statistics from the department of employment security, 998,165 North Carolinians filed for unemployment between March 15 and June 3. At least 10,690 claims were filed on June 3 alone. 

All those people could get different kinds of unemployment. There are three kinds of unemployment benefits. First, there are the state benefits straight from North Carolina. 

If you're eligible for those, you can apply for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation. That's an additional $600 a week.

If you're self-employed or a gig worker, you can also get the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. That's also $600 a week. 

No doubt, you may still have some questions. That's why we spoke with Chris Rivera, the head of NC Works.

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