NC Department of Labor Renews Alliance with Masonry Contractors Association

The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has renewed its alliance with the North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA). This renewed partnership aims to strengthen workplace safety, education, and industry collaboration within the masonry trade across North Carolina.

Arkansas Work-Related Fatalities for 2024

The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing reported 79 work-related fatalities in 2024, a decrease from 92 in 2023. Transportation incidents remained the leading cause of these fatalities. This data is collected in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Arkansas Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Summary Data for 2024

The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing released its 2024 non-fatal work-related injury and illness data. Total reported cases decreased to 23,200 from 23,900 in 2023, with a stable incidence rate of 2.1 per 100 FTE workers. Private industry saw a decrease in cases, while state and local government saw an increase.

Arkansas Public Sector Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Data 2023-2024

The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing has released biennial data on public sector workplace injuries and illnesses for 2023-2024. The report details 1,990 cases involving days away from work across state and local government entities.

Arkansas Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Data 2023-2024

The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing has released biennial data on non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses for private sector employees in 2023-2024. The report details 10,980 cases involving days away from work and 7,090 cases involving job transfer or restriction, broken down by demographics and injury types.

Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing Barber School Program at Grimes Unit

The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing has announced the successful licensure of a barber school program at the Grimes Unit correctional facility. The program, licensed on September 25, 2023, has maintained continuous compliance and produced its first licensed graduate.

NYSDOL Reminds Fashion Industry of Fashion Workers Act Registration

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is reminding model management companies and groups that registration with the state is required under the Fashion Workers Act, effective December 21. The NYSDOL has opened an online portal for these entities to register and obtain a certificate of registration.

NYSDOL Mandates Electronic Certified Payroll Submission

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is implementing new electronic certified payroll submission requirements for contractors and subcontractors on public work and certain private construction projects receiving public funds, effective January 1, 2026. This change aims to streamline reporting and improve transparency.

NYSDOL Reminds New Yorkers 1099-G Forms Will Be Mailed Automatically

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is reminding New Yorkers that 1099-G tax forms for unemployment insurance benefits received in 2025 will be automatically mailed. These forms are necessary for filing taxes and will be sent by the end of January 2026, or can be accessed online.

NJDOL Issues Stop-Work Orders to Five Businesses

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued stop-work orders to five businesses for failing to make required contributions to state benefit programs. The employers collectively owed over $2.2 million in liabilities, impacting dozens of workers.