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| Aug 21, 2026 | Labor Commissioner announces zero fatalities in North Carolina's mining industry in the last year. | North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley today announced that no fatal injuries were reported among the state’s mine and quarry workers during the 2025-2026 state fiscal year, marking a significant achievement for workplace safety acro... |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announces NCDOL's record-breaking $3.7 million in recovery of unpaid wages for North Carolina workers | This morning, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced that the North Carolina Department of Labor recovered a record-breaking $3.7 million in unpaid wages for workers in 89 of the state’s 100 counties during State Fiscal Year 2026.
The rec... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | COMMISSIONER LUKE FARLEY AND THE N.C. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COMMEMORATE WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY | Today, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley and the N.C. Department of Labor join workers, employers, safety professionals, and families across the state and nation in observing Workers' Memorial Day, remembering those who have los... |
| Apr 14, 2026 | HEAT SPIKE ALERT: COMMISSIONER LUKE FARLEY URGES HEAT SAFETY AS TEMPERATURES RISE INTO THE 90s | As temperatures across North Carolina begin climbing into the 90s this week, the NC Department of Labor is urging workers to take proactive steps to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses.
“This week marks our first significant heat... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Announces Significant Reduction in Mining Industry Injury Rates, Now Less Than Half the National Average | 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 le... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 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... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 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 workpl... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Commissioner Luke Farley Announces Alliance Agreement Between the North Carolina Department of Labor and the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association | 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 Merchant... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Announces Safety Partnership Between the NC Department of Labor and Barnhill Building Group for Creamery Project in Downtown Raleigh | 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 developm... |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Appoints Tyler Younts as Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Jackson Lohrer as Safety Awards Coordinator | 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 (NCDO... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 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 Fa... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Retrofit Techniques for Agricultural Greenhouses on the Rise, Driving Sustainable Practices in the Sector, Analyzes Project and Operations Management Specialist | Share
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| Jul 11, 2025 | NC Labor Commissioner: Smart Labor Policy Helps Make North Carolina #1 for Business | 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 ... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | N.C. Department of Labor Updates Civil Penalty Structure for Workplace Safety Violations | 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 ... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Wilmington-Area Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence | 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 McKeitha... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Stanly County Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence | N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Albemarle-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Wednesday, June 11, at Atrium Health... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | N.C. Department of Labor Launches “Beat the Heat” Campaign to Promote Summer Safety | 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 preven... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Raleigh-Area Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence | N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Wilson-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Friday, June 6, at the Raleigh Marriott... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Gaston County Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence | 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 C... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Asheville-Area Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence | N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Asheville-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Tuesday, June 17, at the Hilton Ashe... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Wilson-Area Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence | N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Wilson-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Tuesday, June 3, at the Wilson Chamber ... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Commissioner Luke Farley Increases Pay for Experienced Workplace Safety Inspectors | On Wednesday, North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley announced an additional investment in the state’s frontline safety workforce: a 3% pay increase for all eligible Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) who have served th... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Winston-Salem Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence | N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Forsyth County employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Thursday, June 12, at The Historic B... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | N.C. Department of Labor Presents Annual Safety Awards to Randolph County Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence | The N.C. Department of Labor recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Asheboro-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Tuesday, June 10, at AVS Catering & Banq... |
| May 16, 2025 | N.C. Department of Labor Honors Lincolnton-Area Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence | The N.C. Department of Labor recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Lincolnton-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Thursday, May 15, at the Lincoln Cultural ... |
| May 9, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Presents 2025 Workplace Impact Network Certificate to Local Employer | On Feb. 18, N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley met with representatives from Freudenberg Performance Materials to recognize the company’s noteworthy efforts to support employees and their families in the aftermath of tropical storm Helene.... |
| May 9, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Presents Annual Safety Awards to Oxford Area Employers | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, on behalf of the N.C. Department of Labor, recognized Oxford-area employers and employees for exceptional safety records at the annual Safety Awards Banquet held at noon on Thursday, April 24, at Verdigris Re... |
| May 9, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recertifies two major Davidson County employers as Carolina Star sites | At a ceremony in Linwood on Friday, March 7, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recertified two major Davidson County employers as Carolina Star sites. Both the Owens & Minor Healthcare Logistics and Supply Chain Management plant and its re... |
| May 9, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Presents Annual Safety Awards to Goldsboro Area Employers | North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding employers and employees from the Goldsboro region at the annual Safety Awards Banquet on Wednesday, April 16. The event, hosted at Walnut Creek Country Club, was held in p... |
| May 9, 2025 | N.C. Department of Labor Presents Annual Safety Awards to Greenville Area Employers | The N.C. Department of Labor recognized Greenville-area employers and employees for exceptional safety records at the annual Safety Awards Banquet held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, at the Holiday Inn.
Hosted in partnership with the Gre... |
| May 9, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Presents Annual Safety Awards to Charlotte and Concord Area Employers | Commissioner Luke Farley, on behalf of the N.C. Department of Labor, recognized Charlotte and Concord-area employers and employees at the annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Tuesday, April 8, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Charlotte.
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| May 9, 2025 | Gold Star Growers 31st Annual Awards Meeting | On Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley presented five awards to North Carolina farmers at the 31st Annual Gold Star Growers’ Meeting at the McKimmon Center on the campus of N.C. State University. The annual event featured a... |
| May 9, 2025 | N.C. Department of Labor Honors Morganton-Area Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence | The N.C. Department of Labor recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Morganton area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Tuesday, May 6, at the Morganton Community ... |
| May 9, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Northeastern NC Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence | N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Ahoskie-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Thursday, May 8, at Roanoke–Chowan Com... |
| May 9, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recertifies two New Hanover County employers as Carolina Star sites | At a ceremony in Castle Hayne on Wednesday, April 9, N.C. Department of Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recertified two New Hanover County employers as Carolina Star sites. Both the American Chrome and Chemicals plant and its resident contra... |
| May 9, 2025 | Labor Commissioner Presents Annual Safety Awards to Roxboro Area Employers | Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, on behalf of the N.C. Department of Labor, recognized Roxboro-area employers and employees for exceptional safety records at the annual Safety Awards Banquet held Wednesday evening, April 17, at Homestead Ste... |
| Apr 30, 2023 | I got a job as a Waffle House server that pays $2.92 an hour and now realize why there's a labor shortage | Amanda Claypool says in some ways she's paying for the privilege of working at a restaurant. Courtesy of Amanda Claypool
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