North Carolina Department of Labor. Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 26, 2026 - 22:34 GMT

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Announces Significant Reduction in Mining Industry Injury Rates, Now Less Than Half the National ...

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley today announced that the state’s non-fatal injury rate for mine and quarry workers has declined even further, dropping from 0.82 to 0.68 per 200,000 man hours since September. The new rate is less than half …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 20:38 GMT

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Launches Workplace Safety Initiative to Prevent Struck-By Injuries and Fatalities

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced the implementation of a new workplace safety initiative aimed at reducing struck-by injuries and fatalities in workplaces across North Carolina. The initiative will strategically target struck-by hazards in both …

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Published on February 10, 2026 - 19:08 GMT

Commissioner Luke Farley Recognizes Over 150 Growers at the 32nd Annual Gold Star Growers Meeting

Commissioner Luke Farley and the NC Department of Labor recognized more than 150 agricultural employers across the state as Gold Star Growers during the 32nd annual Gold Star Growers Meeting, marking more than three decades of excellence in agricultural …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 17:51 GMT

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Announces Safety Partnership Between the NC Department of Labor and Barnhill Building Group for ...

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recently announced that the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) and Barnhill Building Group have officially entered into a safety partnership for the Creamery Project, a landmark development in downtown …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 17:51 GMT

Commissioner Luke Farley Announces Alliance Agreement Between the North Carolina Department of Labor and the North Carolina Retail ...

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley today announced a new Alliance Agreement between the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL), through its Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division, and the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association ( …

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Published on January 30, 2026 - 17:51 GMT

Commissioner Luke Farley and NC Department of Labor Announce Renewed Alliance with North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association

Commissioner Luke Farley and the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) are proud to announce the signing of a renewed Alliance with the North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA), strengthening a shared commitment to workplace safety, …

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Published on January 27, 2026 - 18:30 GMT

Heat Stress Advisory Council Meeting

NC Department of Labor Heat Stress Advisory Council Meeting 1:00PM January 29th, 2026 (Virtual) Heat Stress Advisory Council meeting on Lifesize. Click to call from Mobile (audio only) Call in by Phone (audio only) Meeting extension: 24597549# https://call …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 16:07 GMT

Promises Made, Promises Kept: Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Delivers Results — and Sets the Stage for What’s Next

At this week's Council of State meeting, Commissioner Luke Farley highlighted his first year in office as North Carolina Labor Commissioner. He noted that the past year has been defined by measurable results, promises kept, and continued momentum at …

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Published on January 8, 2026 - 16:07 GMT

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Appoints Tyler Younts as Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Jackson Lohrer as Safety Awards ...

This week, North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley announced the appointments of Tyler Younts as Deputy General Counsel for Litigation, and Jackson Lohrer as Safety Awards Coordinator at the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL). These new …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 22:13 GMT

Commissioner Luke Farley Announces Complete Elimination of Elevator Inspection Backlog, Highlight of 1st Year in Office

Today, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced that the Department of Labor has fully eliminated the state’s elevator inspection backlog—achieving a major public-safety milestone in less than one year. Before Commissioner Farley took …

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Published on December 4, 2025 - 18:14 GMT

Labor Commissioner Unveils North Carolina’s First-Ever “Elevator Index” as a Barometer of Economic Growth

Today, North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley launched the state’s first “Elevator Index,” a new economic indicator that will track elevator activity as a real-world measure of construction, job creation, and economic momentum in the Tar Hell …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 19:10 GMT

NCDOL Administrator Kisha Scotton Named Vice-Chair of National Wage & Hour Committee

The North Carolina Department of Labor is pleased to announce that Kisha Scotton, Administrator of the Wage & Hour Bureau in NCDOL, has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Wage & Hour Committee for the National Association of State Workforce Agencies …

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Published on November 18, 2025 - 20:28 GMT

Commissioner Luke Farley Announces Robert Olman as Deputy Commissioner for Standards and Inspections

North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley has appointed Robert Olman as the Department’s new Deputy Commissioner for Standards and Inspections, citing his extensive experience in internal auditing, forensic accounting, and operational oversight. …

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Published on November 10, 2025 - 23:18 GMT

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Establishes Heat Stress Advisory Council to Protect Workers Across North Carolina

Today, North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley announced the formation of the Commissioner's Heat Stress Advisory Council, a new advisory body created to strengthen worker protection and address heat-related illness and injury in the workplace …

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Published on November 10, 2025 - 17:17 GMT

Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Council Meeting

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. …

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Published on November 7, 2025 - 16:25 GMT

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Issues Letter to Senate Minority Leader Schumer Urging an End to the Federal Shutdown

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 …

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Published on November 7, 2025 - 16:25 GMT

Commissioner Luke Farley and NCDOL Celebrate a Safe and Successful North Carolina State Fair

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 …

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Published on October 29, 2025 - 16:50 GMT

North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Announces Safety Partnership with AMES Construction for I-40 Rebuild as Part of ...

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 …

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Published on October 27, 2025 - 18:43 GMT

NC Labor Commissioner Slashes Inspector Vacancy Rate to Record Low

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 …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 21:38 GMT

North Carolina Ranks #2 in the Nation for Workplace Safety, According to New Study

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 …

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