NC Labor Department reports record $889,640 recovered for workers
North Carolina’s workplace-retaliation bureau secured a record $889,640 in settlements and other monetary relief for workers during state fiscal 2026.
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Worker Safety Act heads to governor after bipartisan passage
House Bill 258, the Worker Safety Act of 2026, has been presented to Gov. Josh Stein after bipartisan passage in the House and Senate.
Commissioner Luke Farley abolished the “Death Discount” in workplace fatality cases
N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced a significant policy change to advance a broader effort of strengthening worker safety across the state.
Statement from Labor Commissioner Luke Farley on Governor Signing the ‘Make Elevators Great Again’ Act
RALEIGH, NC – 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:
Commissioner Luke Farley Applauds Passage of House Bill 559
RALEIGH, NC – This week, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley applauded the NC General Assembly for passing House Bill 559 — the "Make Elevators Great Again" (MEGA) Act — a key step toward eliminating the state’s elevator inspection backlog and enhancing public safety.
Berry-backed Farley announces plan for medical freedom
On Tuesday, Republican Labor Commissioner candidate Luke Farley, who has been endorsed by former Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry, announced his plan to ensure medical freedom and put an end to any effort that would mandate experimental vaccines for workers in North Carolina.
The Elevator Queen Cherie Berry endorses Luke Farley for Commissioner of Labor
Former Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry, the longest-serving commissioner in North Carolina history, has endorsed Luke Farley to be the next Labor Commissioner.
Farley formally enters that GOP race for Labor Commissioner
Luke Farley, an attorney who represents small businesses, has officially entered the Republican primary for North Carolina Labor Commissioner. He made the announcement in a video posted to his social media accounts and shared here.