Changes Coming to the North Carolina Industrial Commission: What Employers and Practitioners Need to Know
Tracey JonesThe 2026 North Carolina Appropriations Act (Senate Bill 257) includes significant changes to the governance structure of the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC). While the legislation does not alter the substantive rights and obligations under the Workers’ Compensation Act, it does reshape how Industrial Commission Commissioners are appointed and how the Commission is administered. A…