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U.S. Government and Related Links 

America's Career InfoNet - Find wages and employment trends, occupational requirements, state by state labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts nationwide, and the most extensive career resource library online.

Bureau of Labor Statistics - The principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, business, and labor. The BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the Department of Labor. BLS data must satisfy a number of criteria, including relevance to current social and economic issues, timeliness in reflecting today's rapidly changing economic conditions, accuracy and consistently high statistical quality, and impartiality in both subject matter and presentation.

Code of Federal Regulations - The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. It is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to Federal regulation. Each volume of the CFR is updated once each calendar year and is issued on a quarterly basis

Disability Initiative - This easy-to-use Web portal is a directory of government Web links relevant to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - This site has information pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity Law. It explains types of discrimination , laws, regulations and guidance concerning EEO, and information on training and outreach. There is a section specifically for Employers and EEOC.

FedWorld - Search for Government Research and Development Publications. This site also provides easy one-step access to valuable US government resources.

FirstGov - The US Governments office web portal for businesses and non-profits

Employment and Training Administration - The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is focused on understanding business' needs and funding training programs to help meet those needs. The information and links provided at this web page will help improve your workforce and take advantage of existing government programs.

Internal Revenue Service - Tax Information for businesses including information on Employer ID numbers, employer taxes, starting a business, operating a business and IRS forms and publications.

Office of Disability Employment Policy - Topics reflecting high-interest areas identified by employers are listed with links to resources on each topic. Topics include: Accessibility, Business Networking, Job Analysis, Laws and Legal Rights, Recruiting and Hiring Practices, Small Businesses, Supported Employment, Workers Compensation and Worksite Accomodations.

O*Net - Find occupations using keywords, O*NET-SOC codes, Job Families, or by viewing a complete list. Use a list of skills to find matching O*NET-SOC occupations. Use other classification systems (DOT, SOC, MOC, and RAIS) to find matching O*NET-SOC occupations

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration's website with information on OSHA Laws and Regulations, Safety/Health Topics, and Compliance Assistance

Small Business Administration
- Information on starting, financing, and managing a small business. This site also has a library with links to over 200 Free SBA Business Publications

Social Security Administration - Information and resources for employers including W-2 forms and how to file electronically. Also information on employer responsibilities when hiring foreign workers.

U. S. Census Bureau - Gateway to Census 2000. Also includes information for businesses including Economic Census and Survey of Business Owners

 


U. S. Department of Labor - This page provides you with a shortcut to information and services the Department of Labor offers employers.
  To search DOL's site by topic click this link: TOPICS

To see US DOL's top twenty requested items click this link: Top Twenty

U. S. Department of Commerce - Information on Economic Growth, Free Trade, and the Latest Economic Indicators

Veterans Employment and Training Services - Information concerning Veterans Preference and other laws and regulations relating to veterans.

US Business Advisor - The Business Gateway to Federal Resources

Federal Government Forms Catalog - The Forms Catalog is a part of Business.gov that is designed to be a single place where businesses and citizens can go to locate forms issued by the Federal Government. We will be adding more forms continuously in the months to come. For example, we will be adding IRS forms during the summer of 2004. This catalog is a first step in a project whose goal is to provide you with a single site where you can not only locate a form, but fill it out and submit it electronically.


North Carolina Government links


NC Serving Business - This site contains links to sites providing information on Business Start-up, Business Expansion and Relocation, Business Permits, Workplace Safety and other sites of interest to employers doing business in North Carolina
Administration, Department of
  Historically Underutilized Businesses, Office for - Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) consist of minority, women and disabled business firms that are at least fifty-one percent owned and operated by an individual(s) of the aforementioned categories. Also included in this category are disabled business enterprises and non-profit work centers for the blind and severely disabled.

The HUB Office provides vendors access to on-line vendor registration, conducts on-line HUB designation, and provides technical assistance and training on how to conduct business with government purchasing and construction arms.

Division of Surplus Property - State Surplus offers surplus property received from state agencies and the University System, to other state agencies in need, or sells to qualifying non-profit organizations, and the general public. State Surplus receives property from other sources such as local and county agencies, schools, municipalities, and community colleges. It is State Surplus's mission to serve as a medium through which these agencies have multiple disposition resources available to them

State Energy Office - Projects in this area market and promote energy efficiency programs to corporations and businesses located in North Carolina. Topics include technical training in energy management and sustainability, including reuse and recycling.
Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of - A one-stop directory for finding North Carolina Agricultural goods and services.

Boards and Commissions

Occupational Licensing Boards and Commissions - The Business License Information Office (BLIO) makes it easier for businesses to meet the license requirements of the State of North Carolina. There are numerous steps a prospective business owner must take before starting a new business. Identifying all the licenses, permits, regulations, and/or other approvals required for the planned business activity is a crucial step to the success of any business
Commerce, Department of
  Commissioner of Banks - The Office of the Commissioner of Banks, together with the North Carolina Banking Commission, is responsible for the chartering and regulation of North Carolina's state banks and trust companies, as well as registration/licensing of various financial institutions operating in North Carolina, including Check-Cashers, Consumer Finance companies, Mortgage Bankers and Mortgage Brokers, Money Transmitters and Refund Anticipation Lenders.

Employment and Training, Division of
- The Division of Employment and Training administers a statewide system of workforce programs that prepare North Carolina's citizens facing economic disadvantage, job loss, and other serious barriers to employment for participation in the labor force.

Employment Security Commission - On-line management of UI tax accounts, including reporting and payments, submission of job openings, resume searches and more. Also contains labor market information such as worker availability, employment trends, wage rates, etc.

Industrial Commission - Workers' Compensation - Questions and answers for business and industry on Workers' Compensation

JobLink - Link to the North Carolina state JobLink site

Tourism, Film and Sports Development, Division of - Provides information on the economic impact of tourism in NC. Includes FGI Tourism Study, NC Travel Tracker, County by County Economic Impact Statistics, Demographics of Tourism, and Welcome Center Attendance

Correction, Department of - Search by name or ID number for public information on inmates, probationers or parolees since 1972. This system allows users to view and download any/all public information from the Department of Correction database for convicted offenders. Also includes information on inmates
Environment and Natural Resources, Department of
  Customer Service Center - The Customer Service Center (CSC) for the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. is a single source of information for all of the Department's programs. Through its 1-STOP permit assistance program, the CSC helps customers determine what environmental permits they need for a particular project as well as permit decision timelines.
  Geographic Information and Analysis, Center for - The Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, offers a variety of products and services to diverse clients involved in public decisions. The power of geographic information aids today's officials in organizing, retrieving and analyzing geographic data, and in communicating complex data relationships. CGIA provides reliable, high quality public data along with technical assistance, analysis, custom mapping, and data management. Our technical support can help you spend more time doing what you do best and accomplishing your mission.

Governor, Office of the

Health and Human Services, Department of - Index by topic of services provided by the NC Department of Health and Human Services
  Child Development, Division of - Information on regulated child care in NC.

Services for the Blind, Division of - Employer Services- Information on Custom Referral Service, On-the-Job Training, Employer Tax Incentives.

Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Division of - The division provides interpreter services, advocacy, access to technology and coordination of human services for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Social Services, Division of

Vocational Rehabilitation, Division of - Vocational rehabilitation counselors work with business and community agencies to help them prepare their worksites to accommodate employees who have physical or mental disabilities.

Insurance, Department of
- Insurance information for consumers and businesses

Justice, Department of
- NC Attorney General's web site

Labor, Department of
- North Carolina's Department of Labor administers and regulates programs such as Boiler Safety, Occupational Safety and Health, Elevators and Amusement Devices, Wage and Hour, Apprenticeship Training, Employement Discrimination and Mines and Quarries.

North Carolina Community Colleges
- Economic and Workforce Development. Includes information on New and Expanding Industry Training, Samll Business Center Network, Focused Industrial Training, Workforce Initiatives, Occupational Continuing Education, and Human Resource Development.

Public Instruction, Department of
- Information and statistics on public schools in North Carolina

Revenue, Department of
- This site is designed to help you quickly and easily find the information you need regarding state taxes

Secretary of State, Department of
- The Administers NC securities laws to protect the investing public. Also information on charitable solicitations licensing

Transportation, Department of - Information on Doing Business with NCDOT, Driver and Vehicle Information, Construction Projects, and Maps and Publications

Legislative Branch

       North Carolina General Assembly

Judical Branch


       Administrative Office of the Courts

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