North Carolina Workers Comp 2026
Max weekly benefit: $1,254, waiting period 7 days, replacement rate 67%.
Official Source
North Carolina Industrial Commission
https://www.ic.nc.gov/Last verified: 2026-03-21
2026 update synced: max weekly cap 1254, minimum 30, waiting period 7 days.
Legal Readiness Snapshot
Operational target: immediate employer notice and claim setup before first payable week; verify statutory notice limits with state agency.
North Carolina filing statutes vary by claim type and procedural posture. Use the official agency source before submission.
- First report of injury form (North Carolina agency format)
- Initial treating provider note with work-status restrictions
- Average weekly wage evidence (pay stubs or payroll summary)
- Incident narrative with date/time/location and witness data
- Employer/carrier claim number and correspondence log