Senate Bill 208 - Labor Law Changes Summary

• Reformats mining safety definitions in G.S. 74-24.2 for clarity without changing substantive meaning, and removes requirement to consult with Advisory Council when developing safety standards.

• Expands "amusement device" exemptions to include trains or devices previously or currently approved for public rail transit systems.

• Authorizes Occupational Safety and Health Division to obtain medical records from Department of Health and Human Services, hospitals, and emergency medical services providers for investigations and enforcement proceedings, keeping such records confidential and separate from investigative files.

• Repeals Article 5B of Chapter 95 (personnel service regulations) and modifies G.S. 1-539.12(c) to limit job listing service applicability to only G.S. 95-47.1.

• Requires employers to notify employees of wage changes in writing at least one pay period in advance, allows electronic issuance of youth employment certificates, and requires trackable mail for separated employee final wages if requested.