64-29. Investigation of complaints.
(a) Investigation. - Upon receipt of a complaint filed in accordance with G.S. 64-28, the Commissioner shall investigate whether a violation of G.S. 64-26 or G.S. 143-133.3 has in fact occurred.
(b) Certain Complaints Shall Not Be Investigated. - The Commissioner shall not investigate complaints that are based solely on race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or national origin.
(c) Assistance by Law Enforcement. - The Commissioner may request that the State Bureau of Investigation assist in investigating a complaint under this section.
(d) Subpoena for Production of Documents. - The Commissioner may issue a subpoena for production of employment records that relate to the recruitment, hiring, employment, or termination policies, practices, or acts of employment as part of the investigation of a valid complaint under this section. (2011-263, s. 3; 2015-294, s. 5.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 2 - Verification of Work Authorization.
§ 64-26 - Verification of employee work authorization.
§ 64-27 - Commissioner of Labor to prepare complaint form.
§ 64-28 - Reporting of complaints.
§ 64-29 - Investigation of complaints.
§ 64-30 - Actions to be taken; hearing.
§ 64-31 - Consequences of first violation of G.S64-26.
§ 64-32 - Consequences of second violation of G.S64-26.
§ 64-33 - Consequences of third or subsequent violation of G.S64-26.
§ 64-33.1 - Consequences of violation of G.S143-133.3.
§ 64-34 - Commissioner to maintain copies of orders.
§ 64-35 - Work authorization shall be verified through the federal government.
§ 64-36 - Appeal of Commissioner's order.
§ 64-38 - Article does not require action that is contrary to federal or State law.