Yes, you are now required to search for work if you're receiving unemployment benefits in NC Everyone who gets unemployment benefits must now keep a record of job searches. The mandate went into effect on June 6, 2021. Author: Tanya Rivera, Callie Clendenin Published: 3:22 PM EDT June 9, 2021 Updated: 3:42 PM EDT June 9, 2021 GREENSBORO, N.C. — As of June 6, 2021, everyone who receives unemployment benefits in NC must prove they are looking for work. A lot of folks have questions about how this works.TODAY on 2WTK at 5:30 pm, text your questions to our experts from NC Works. Chris Rivera, Director of Guilford Works, and Salwa Majeed, Guilford Works Accountability Specialist will take your text questions. TEXT 336-379-5775.