In this edition of the Labor Ledger, NCDOL releases data on the 2022 workplace fatality count, as well as the illness and injury rate for workers across the state.
The 2023 North Carolina Association of Agricultural Fairs (NCAOAF) annual convention was held in January at the Cary Embassy Suites, featuring various booths and displays from exhibitors.
And don’t forget our columns “Retaliatory Rights,” “Deadly Mistakes,” “Workplace Worries” written by contributors Harriet Hopkins, Judyth Forte and Kisha Holmes.
NCDOL releases 2022 workplace injury/illness and fatalities stats
In 2022, the overall workplace fatalities decreased, while COVID-19 deaths were considerably lower than previously reported.
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2023 NCAOAF annual convention returns to Cary
Following a successful 2022 fair season, the 2023 convention was once again held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton nad featured plenty of networking opportunities with all of those involved in North Carolina Fairs!
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Labor Commissioner and Secretary of State Release PSA to Warn Business Owners of Poster Scam
In the ongoing efforts to fight workplace safety poster fraud, Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, have joined together to release a PSA warning business owners about the fraudulent mailings requesting payment for workplace safety posters and related documentation.
Click here to view a special message from Commissioner Dobson and Secretary of State Elaine Marshall.
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