North Carolina updates process for whistleblower retaliation complaints

North Carolina has updated its whistleblower retaliation complaint procedures under the Worker Safety Act of 2026, which Gov. Josh Stein signed into law. Construction workers now have clearer, streamlined processes for reporting safety-related retaliation through the Department of Labor.

Raleigh, NC — The procedures and required information for a whistleblower retaliation complaint have been amended in North Carolina, under a new law. According to a press release from the North Carolina Department of Labor, the Worker Safety Act of 2026 (H.B. 258), signed by Gov. Josh Stein (D) on…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.