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If you were fired for failing a drug test and denied unemployment benefits by the North Carolina Division of Employment Security (DES), don’t assume you’re out of options. At Atwater Law PLLC, we help workers across the state appeal unjust denials and... Read More

If your claim for unemployment benefits was denied due to poor performance at work, don’t assume you’re out of options. In many cases, performance issues do not meet the legal definition of “misconduct” under North Carolina law. At Atwater Law PLLC, we... Read More

Were you recently denied unemployment benefits in North Carolina because of attendance issues or chronic tardiness? You’re not alone—and in many cases, you may still be eligible for benefits. At Atwater Law PLLC, we help workers across the state fight unjust unemployment... Read More

Have you received a fraud audit from the North Carolina Division of Employment Security (NCDES)? Do you know someone who has been sent a “Conference Notice” from NCDES stating they have to meet with a fraud investigator? If so, then you have found the... Read More

Unemployment fraud is a serious problem. That problem has only increased since COVID-19. It is critical for claimants to know the importance of protecting themselves from unemployment fraud in North Carolina and across the country. If you receive mail regarding unemployment benefits... Read More

Have you received an overpayment determination from the North Carolina Division of Employment Security (NCDES)? Has the overpayment determination caught you by surprise? On the off chance that you have gotten a letter from NCDES requesting that you repay your unemployment benefits... Read More