Labor Commissioner Luke Farley will convene a meeting of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Advisory Council on Monday, November 17. The meeting – slated to begin at 10 a.m. – will be held in-person at the NCDOL Lake Boone Trail Office in Raleigh. …
As the elected agency head of the NC Department of Labor, Commissioner Luke Farley has sent a letter to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for immediate action to end the federal government shutdown. In the letter, Commissioner Farley …
Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley and the NC Department of Labor (NCDOL) are proud to announce another successful and safe year at the North Carolina State Fair. NCDOL inspectors worked tirelessly to ensure that every ride and amusement device met the …
North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced a new safety partnership with AMES Construction to support the rebuild of Interstate 40, one of the state’s most vital transportation corridors, as part of ongoing recovery efforts following the …
Today, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced that the vacancy rate for Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) has dropped below 10% — the lowest in over a decade and a major milestone in the state’s effort to strengthen workplace …
The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) is proud to announce that North Carolina has been ranked #2 in the nation for workplace safety, according to a recent study by WalletHub. This national recognition reflects the collective efforts of employers …
“As North Carolina’s Commissioner of Labor, my job is to execute the law — not make it and not stretch it. The General Assembly writes our statutes, the courts interpret them, and, as a member of the executive branch, we carry them out. I welcome the …
The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) today provided a detailed breakdown of complaints investigated by its Wage and Hour Bureau following the July 31 announcement that more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages was recovered for workers across the …
RALEIGH, N.C. A senior official with the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL), acting under the leadership of Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, has uncovered an illegal mining operation in Western North Carolina — prompting a formal investigation and …
The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has recovered more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages on behalf of workers across the state. This milestone, achieved under the leadership of Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, reflects the department’s unwavering …
The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) is proud to celebrate the 90th anniversary of its Boiler Safety Bureau, a cornerstone of public safety in the state since 1935. Created to regulate boiler inspections and ensure safe operation in workplaces …
Labor Commissioner Farley is proud to share that the FY 2024 OSHA Federal Annual Monitoring Evaluation (FAME) Report gives high marks to the N.C. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Division. From construction sites to care facilities, …
This morning, North Carolina was named America’s Top State for Business in 2025 by CNBC, marking the third time in four years that the Tar Heel State has earned this top ranking. The announcement credits North Carolina’s performance in key categories like …
Today, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley issued the following statement after Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 559 — the “Make Elevators Great Again” (MEGA) Act — into law: “I appreciate that Governor Stein has signed the Make Elevators …
The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has announced updated maximum penalty amounts for occupational safety and health violations, effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with annual adjustments tied to the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI). By law, …
N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Wilmington-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Wednesday, June 25, at the McKeithan Center at Cape …
The N.C. Department of Labor recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Clinton-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Tuesday, June 24, at the Sampson County Exposition Center …
This week, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley applauded the NC General Assembly for passing House Bill 559 — the "Make Elevators Great Again" (MEGA) Act — a key step toward eliminating the state’s elevator inspection backlog and …
N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Gastonia-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Wednesday, June 18, at the Gastonia Conference Center …
The summer heat is here. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley and the N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) are reminding employers and workers alike to take simple, effective steps to prevent heat-related illnesses on the job. “Heat illness is preventable,” said …
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