Inside NC Labor

Episode 48 features Harriet Hopkins, REDB administrator, as she discusses NCDOL's Mediation Settlement Conference Program for REDA complaints.

Episode 47 features Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson as he discusses his first year in office and his goals for 2022.

Episode 46 features Julie Ryan, director of Government Affairs, and Edgar Starnes, legislative liaison, as they discuss the recently-passed agency bill along with the state budget.

Episode 45 features Meredith Watson, safety awards coordinator, as she talks about the Safety Award Banquet season.

Episode 44 features Joey Hazelrigg, the new deputy bureau chief for the Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau. He talks about the upcoming fair season, elevators and the familial ties to elevator inspecting.

Episode 43 features Kisha Holmes, administrator for the Wage and Hour Bureau, as she discusses the new Youth Employment Certificate process.

Episode 42 features Paul Sullivan, OSH West Compliance bureau chief, as he discusses the details of a workplace fatality that occured in North Carolina.

Episode 41 features secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Mandy Cohen, alongside Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson as they discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, and how to #FindYourSpot and #TakeYourShot. The most updated information on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is available on https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines/find-your-spot-take-your-shot.

Episode 40 features Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson as he discusses his background, public service and his goals for the N.C. Department of Labor. 

Episode 39 features the Communications Division talking about all the changes happening at the department as well as what is on the agency's schedule for 2021.

Episode 38 features Commissioner Cherie Berry and Harriet Hopkins, REDB administrator, as they discuss the new REDB Mediated Settlement Conference Program.

Episode 37 features Chief of Staff Art Britt as he discusses the historical Labor Building, the history of the department and Commissioner Berry’s legacy.

Episode 36 features Tommy Petty, Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau, talks about a new alpine coaster in Avery County.

Episode 35 includes Agricultural Safety and Health Bureau Chief Beth Rodman and LaMar Grafft, associate director for the N.C. Agromedicine Institute discussing grain safety and #StandUp4GrainSafety week.

Episode 34 serves as a public service announcement regarding resources available pertaining to COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus. This episode features OSH Director Kevin Beauregard and the Communications Division.

Episode 33 features Wanda Lagoe, ETTA, as she discusses upcoming Occupational Safety and Health initiatives for 2020.

Episode 32 features Jennifer Haigwood, director of governmental affairs, discussing how NCDOL is involved with the N.C. Human Trafficking Commission and her new role in the organization.

Episode 31 features special guest Agricultural Safety and Health Bureau Chief Beth Rodman. She discusses the 2020 Gold Star Growers workshop.

Episode 30 serves as a brief public service announcement, brought to you by the Communications Division of the N.C. Department of Labor.

Episode 29 features special guest Harriet Hopkins discussing the Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Bureau.

Episode 28 features special guest Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry talking about her time as commissioner and a year in review for 2019.

Episode 27 features special guest Felicia Gore Hoover, general counsel for the N.C. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

Episode 26 features special guest Shannon Council, Wage and Hour, discussing the Youth Employment Certificate.

Episode 25 features special guest Jeremy Smith, Boiler Safety assistant bureau chief, discussing historical boilers. 

Episode 24 includes special guests Clifford Lowe, manager of the State Fair SkyGazer; Steve Hardin, Tommy Petty, Eric White; Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau; and Jeremy Smith, Boiler Safety Bureau discuss the ride inspection process and the newest fair attraction, the State Fair SkyGazer. This episode was recorded at the N.C. State Fair in Raleigh.