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Special Events

Learn more about upcoming special events at the Department of Labor.

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OSH Penalty Increases

Effective July 1, 2023, North Carolina minimum and maximum civil penalties associated with occupational safety and health standard violations increased.

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Heat Stress

Heat stress safety is especially important in hot North Carolina summers. Make sure workers are getting enough water, rest and shade to prevent heat related illness.

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Meet Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson

The labor commissioner is a constitutional officer elected statewide by the people of North Carolina to serve a four-year term running concurrently with the governor and all other members of the Council of State. On Jan. 2, 2021, Josh Dobson was sworn in as North Carolina's 18th labor commissioner.

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