North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley today announced that retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., a newly awarded Medal of Honor recipient and longtime North Carolina resident, will serve as Grand Marshal of the First in Freedom Parade.
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North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley presented His Holiness Pope Leo XIV with a custom Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup championship jersey commemorating the team’s historic title win, along with the Order of the Tar Heel — the highest honor awarded by the N.C. Commissioner of Labor.
North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announces the appointment of Sara Grace Todd as Deputy Communications Director for the North Carolina Department of Labor.
North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley announced that the North Carolina Department of Labor has issued a serious violation and assessed $37,500 in penalties against Harlan Blast/Hildebrand Amusements, following an incident involving the Kamikaze ("Surf's Up") amusement ride at Carolina Beach.
North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley praised the General Assembly for passing The Worker Safety Act of 2026 (H.B. 258), legislation that modernizes the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA) complaint process and provides greater clarity, transparency, and efficiency for workers. The bill received bipartisan support, passing the House 108–5 and the Senate unanimously, 46–0.
North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley presented the Order of the Tar Heel, the highest honor awarded by the North Carolina Commissioner of Labor, to Edward C. “Eddie” Smith Jr., owner and CEO of Grady-White Boats, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to North Carolina manufacturing, workforce development, education, and community service.
North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley and the North Carolina Department of Labor have announced the members of the state’s Amusement Device Advisory Council as North Carolina enters fair and festival season.
The council brings together leaders from the amusement ride, attractions, entertainment, and public safety industries to provide guidance and expertise on amusement device safety, operations, and industry best practices across the state.
The N.C. Department of Labor has filed a Motion to Compel against Elevation Pediatric Therapy, LLC, and its CEO and registered agent, Andrew Dinkins.
Today, N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced a significant policy change to advance a broader effort of strengthening worker safety across the state.
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 lost their lives on the job — including the 67 lives lost in North Carolina this past year.