Press Releases

LABOR COMMISSIONER FARLEY ISSUES STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED FEDERAL RULE TO PROTECT WAGES OF AMERICAN WORKERS

Today, Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced his submission of a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding a proposed federal rule to modernize the methodology for determining prevailing wage levels in the permanent labor certification, H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa programs.

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.

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-

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

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley an

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

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 renew

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.

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 Depart

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

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