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North Dakota Commissioner of Labor
| North Dakota Commissioner of Labor | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Non-partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| 2011-2013 FY Budget: | $1,964,636 |
| Term limits: | None |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | Serves at the pleasure of the governor |
| Selection Method: | Appointed by Governor |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Tony Weiler |
| Assumed office: | September 2010 |
| Compensation: | $84,000 |
| Other North Dakota Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Auditor • Superintendent of Education • Agriculture Commissioner • Insurance Commissioner • Natural Resources Commissioner • Labor Commissioner • Public Service Commission • Tax Commissioner | |
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During the 2013 session, the North Dakota State Legislature changed the name of the Department to the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights. The change becomes effective August 1, 2013.[1]
Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Tony Weiler. He was appointed in September 2010.
Authority
The department of labor was established in 1965 by an act of the legislative assembly.[2]
Qualifications
There are no specific qualifications for this office.
Appointments
When the position was first created, the labor commissioner was elected on the no-party ballot to a term of four years. Beginning January 1, 1999, the commissioner is appointed by and serves as the pleasure of the governor.
Vacancies
In the event of a vacancy in the office of director, the governor may appoint a new commissioner.
Duties
The duties of the commissioner are outlined in Chapter 34-05 of the North Dakota Century Code:
- improve working and living conditions of employees
- advance opportunities for profitable employment
- foster, promote, and develop the welfare of both wage earners and industries
- cooperate with other state agencies to expand existing industries and develop new industries
- provide information about labor, employee/employer relations, hours of labor, and working conditions
- report biennially to the governor and legislative assembly[3]
Divisions
There are two divisions within the department of labor:
- The Wage and Hour Division is responsible for monitoring labor standards. The staff enforces laws pertaining to minimum wage, overtime, breaks, and youth employment, and also attempts to resolve wage disputes. The department of labot has the authority to collect unpaid waters from employers on behalf of workers.
- The Human Rights Division enforces the North Dakota Human Rights Act and the North Dakota Housing Discrimination Act. The staff investigates complaints of discrimination in the workplace, housing, public service, public accommodations, and credit transactions.[2][[3]
State budget
The budget for the Office of the Labor Commissioner in Fiscal Year 2011-2013 was $1,964,636.[4]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
In 2012, the North Dakota Commissioner of Labor was paid an estimated $84,000. This figure comes from the Council of State Governments.
Contact information
North Dakota Department of Labor
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept 406
Bismarck, ND 58505-0340
Phone: 701-328-2660
Toll free: 1-800-582-8032
TTY: 1-800-366-6888 or 1-800-366-6889
Fax: 701-328-2031
E-mail:
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Bismarck Tribune, "Governor names Bismarck lawyer labor commissioner," May 16, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 North Dakota Legislation, "Article 46-01: General administration," Accessed July 13, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 North Dakota Century Code, Chapter 34-05: Department of labor," Accessed July 13, 2011
- ↑ State of North Dakota, "Legislative Appropriations 2011-2013 Biennium," accessed April 15, 2013
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