Inside NC Labor: Episode 65

Inside NC Labor: Episode 65

Author: N.C. Department of Labor January 23, 2024 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 same day 30 years ago on Aug. 1, 1993. They discuss how they both got started in health and safety and the different positions the two have had throughout their careers.


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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Jennifer Haigwood, Administration and Governmental Affairs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:41
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.
2020 Gold Star Growers Workshop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:13
Episode 31 features special guest Agricultural Safety and Health Bureau Chief Beth Rodman. She discusses the 2020 Gold Star Growers workshop.
PSA: Labor Law Posters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:07
Episode 30 serves as a brief public service announcement, brought to you by the Communications Division of the N.C. Department of Labor.
Felicia Gore Hoover, OSH Review Commission [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:29
Episode 27 features special guest Felicia Gore Hoover, general counsel for the N.C. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
Shannon Council, Wage and Hour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:57
Episode 26 features special guest Shannon Council, Wage and Hour, discussing the Youth Employment Certificate.
N.C. State Fair Ride Inspection Process [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:18
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 i…
Carolina Star Safety Conference [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:59
Episode 23 features special guests Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry; Amanda Scott, president of the Carolina Star Board; Carey West, member of the Carolina Star Board; and LaMont Smith, NCDOL recognition program manager.…