Unemployment: 3 Things to Know
that, you also have to actively seek work and report your efforts to the North Carolina Employment Security Commission. 2. You may be entitled to unemployment benefits due to pay or hour reduction, not just firing or quitting. If you leave work because your hours were reduced more than 50 percent of the usually scheduled time, or your pay was reduced by 15 percent and done
permanently by no fault of your own, you may qualify.
If you worked in North Carolina and were terminated, laid off, or resigned from your job, there are some things you should know, especially if you are pursuing unemployment benefits.There are misconceptions about the process that could mean the difference in receiving benefits. Here are three things we think you should know as you apply for unemployment: 1. You must be able and available to work in order to be eligible. Beyond
3. You will not be entitled to benefits if you were terminated due to misconduct. Examples include coming
to work drunk or high, or other behavior that shows substantial disregard for your work.
For more information on unemployment benefits in North Carolina, contact us at 1-866-218-4759
–Chad Winebarger
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WINNING APPLE CRISP
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup butter, softened
4 cups chopped, peeled apples
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla ice cream, optional
Instructions
1. Heat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Cut in
boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thick and clear. Pour over apples. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. 3. Bake 60–65 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.
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butter until crumbly. Press half of mixture into a greased 2½ quart baking dish or a 9-inch square baking pan. Cover with apples.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, and vanilla. Bring to a
(Recipe courtesy of tasteofhome.com.)
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