Inside NC Labor: Episode 64

Inside NC Labor: Episode 64

Author: N.C. Department of Labor November 8, 2023 Duration: 12:56

Tune in to episode 64 of Inside NC Labor where we sit down with Nicole Brown, east compliance bureau chief, as she discusses her time with NCDOL and the significance of compliance and occupational safety and health.


Ever wonder what really goes into making North Carolina workplaces safer, fairer, and more prosperous? Inside NC Labor pulls back the curtain on the state agency tasked with this vital mission. Produced by the N.C. Department of Labor, this government podcast offers a direct line to the experts, policymakers, and inspectors who navigate the complex landscape of wage and hour laws, occupational safety, and employee rights. Each episode moves beyond press releases and formal statements to explore the real-world impact of labor regulations. You'll hear conversations about how safety inspections are conducted, explanations of new compliance rules affecting businesses and workers, and discussions on the department's broader role in supporting the state's economic health. The tone is conversational and clarifying, aiming to demystify the functions of a government body that touches so many lives yet often operates behind the scenes. Tuning into this podcast provides North Carolinians with a clearer understanding of their protections and responsibilities, whether they're clocking in at a construction site, managing a small business, or simply interested in how public policy shapes daily work life. It's an ongoing dialogue about building a stronger, more informed workforce across the state.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 72

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Inside NC Labor: Episode 73 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:10
Episode 73 features the Legal Affairs team as they discuss their role withing the North Carolina Department of Labor.
Inside NC Labor: Episode 72 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:01
Episode 72 features members of the Carolina Star Conference board Donna Daniel, Clean Harbors – Reidsville; Rich ‘Gerb” Gerber, Mt. Olive Pickle Company; Tim Jarman, Pactiv Evergreen; Joseph Lee, American Chrome and Chem…
Inside NC Labor: Episode 71 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:40
Episode 71 features the Carolina Star Program staff, which includes: LaMont Smith, Recognition Program Manager; Morgan Brown, Carolina Star Consultant; Carlene Harris, Carolina Star Consultant; Chris Sholar, Carolina Sta…
Inside NC Labor: Episode 70 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:39
Tune in to episode 70 of Inside NC Labor where we sit down with Debbie Rogers-Lowery, Safety Consultant, who walks us through her journey into the safety world and how she has made her mark on the safety community in Nor…
Inside NC Labor: Episode 69 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:00
Tune in to episode 69 of Inside NC Labor where we sit down with Jeff Wilson, Graphic Artist, Designer and Illustrator, Publications Bureau as he discusses his career of over 30 years at the N.C. Department of Labor.
Inside NC Labor: Episode 68 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:13
Episode 68 features Kisha Scotton, wage and hour administrator, and Adriana Jordan, executive assistant to bureau administrator discussing what the responsibilities of the wage and hour bureau are at NCDOL.
Inside NC Labor Episode 67 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:04
Tune in to episode 67 of Inside NC Labor where we sit down with Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson as he reflects on his time at labor, discusses plans for his final year and what lies ahead after his time with labor comes t…
Inside NC Labor: Episode 66 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:19
Episode 66 features Lee Peacock, West Compliance bureau chief, as he breaks down the history of Toys for Tots and provides insight into how the NCDOL has made an impact on the growth in toy collection across the state. H…
Inside NC Labor: Episode 65 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:31
Episode 65 features LaMont Smith, recognition program manager and Paul Sullivan, assistant deputy commissioner of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division, as they tell their story of how they started on the sam…
Inside NC Labor: Episode 63 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:05
Episode 63 features special guests Phil Hooper, deputy commissioner of Standards and Inspections; Beau Thomas, bureau chief of the Mine and Quarry Bureau; Bryan Hoilman, Mine and Quarry Bureau; Dan Mattfield, Mine and Qu…