The State of North Carolina recognizes that an effective and efficient government requires the talents, skills, and abilities of all qualified individuals. The state supports a work environment that fosters respect and values all people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, or disability. The Office of State Human Resources leads the state's EEO efforts by developing programs and policies that promote equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination, and fair and impartial treatment of all employees.
PUMP Act and PWFA
The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) were passed in the 2022 Omnibus bill and went into effect in 2023. Both laws grant federal workplace protections to expecting or recent mothers in the workplace.
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Employment First
Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 92: Employment First for North Carolinians With Disabilities, on March 28, 2019. Employment First is a national movement that recognizes that all citizens, including individuals with significant disabilities, are capable of full participation in integrated employment and community life.
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