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On January 2, 2025, Luke Farley was sworn in as North Carolina’s 20th Commissioner of Labor. At thirty-nine, he is the youngest Labor Commissioner elected in a century and the youngest sitting member of the Council of State. As Labor Commissioner, his mission is to make North Carolina the safest place to work and the best place to do business — truly a place where “the weak grow strong and the strong grow great.”

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Make Elevators Great Again Act

Learn more about our efforts to modernize the elevator inspection process under SL 2025-63 — a model for government efficiency.

Explore the MEGA Act

Order Free Labor Law Posters

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Recognition Programs

The Department of Labor recognizes outstanding employers in the state

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Apply for a Youth Employment Certificate

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Safety and Health

Learn about the functions of the Occupational Safety & Health division.

File a Claim

Submit a claim for unpaid wages, workplace retaliation, or youth employment violations.

Quick Links

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Report a Workplace Accident

Click here to report an accident in the workplace.

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Wage and Hour Information Sessions

The Wage and Hour Bureau hosts informational training sessions to educate the public on their rights under the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act.

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Youth Employment Certificates

Apply for a Youth Employment Certificate