“As North Carolina’s Commissioner of Labor, my job is to execute the law — not make it and not stretch it. The General Assembly writes our statutes, the courts interpret them, and, as a member of the executive branch, we carry them out. I welcome the Supreme Court’s decision in Savage v.
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Commissioner Farley: NC Labor Department Uncovers Illegal Mining Operation in Western North Carolina
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The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has recovered more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages on behalf of workers across the state. This milestone, achieved under the leadership of Labor Commissioner Luke Farley, reflects the department’s unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of North Carolina’s workforce.
Labor Commissioner Farley is proud to share that the FY 2024 OSHA Federal Annual Monitoring Evaluation (FAME) Report gives high marks to the N.C. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Division. From construction sites to care facilities, NCDOL continues to protect North Carolina’s workforce through strong enforcement, proactive outreach, and data-driven improvements.
Today, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley issued the following statement after Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 559 — the “Make Elevators Great Again” (MEGA) Act — into law:
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 (CPI). By law, penalty amounts are adjusted on July 1 of each year.
The new maximum penalty amounts are as follows:
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 McKeithan Center at Cape Fear Community College.