Workforce
North Carolina is a "right to work" state, and has one of the lowest unionization rates in the U.S.
| Wake County | |||
| 2007 Average | 2008 Average | Dec., 2009 | |
| Labor Force | 440,901 | 452,784 | 451,061 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| Raleigh | |||
| 2007 Average | 2008 Average | Dec., 2009 | |
| Labor Force | 202,433 | 207,496 | 204,776 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.4% | 7.2% |
Workers Compensation
According to the National Council on Compensation Insurance, North Carolina workers compensation legislation and insurance rates are generally more fiscally responsible and cost employers less money than in other states.
For additional information, please contact the following agencies:
NC Industrial Commission
4340 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
(919) 807-2500
NC Rate Bureau
5401 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 783-9790
Unemployment Insurance
2009 Taxable wage base - $19,300
Standard rate for company new to NC (First two years) - 1.2%
Minimum rate - 0.0%
Maximum rate - 6.84%
Average rate in North Carolina - 1.7%
For more information, contact:
North Carolina Employment Security Commission, UI Division
PO Box 25903, 700 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27611
(919) 733-7395
http://www.ncesc.com/business/UI/UiTax.asp