North Carolina Administrative Code Title 25 - STATE HUMAN RESOURCES
Here’s an enhanced overview of North Carolina Administrative Code (NCAC) Title 25 – State Human Resources, primarily focusing on Chapter 01 – Office of State Human Resources, which sets the statewide framework for personnel and HR policies:
📘 Title 25 – Structure Overview
Chapter 01 – Office of State Human Resources is organized into the following subchapters
| Subchapter | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| A | General Provisions |
| B | HR Commission |
| C | Personnel Administration |
| D | Compensation |
| E | Employee Benefits |
| F | Position Analysis |
| G | Classifications |
| H | Recruitment & Selection |
| I | Service to Local Government |
| J | Employee Relations |
| K | Personnel Training |
| L | Equal Opportunity |
| M | Interchange of Govt Employees |
| N | Workplace Environment & Health |
| O | Performance Management System |
🔍 Selected Highlights
🔹 Subchapter F – Position Analysis
Details classification framework, forms, definitions, and procedures for position allocation, reclassification, transfers, and abolishment—including Form PD‑118 and PD‑102 preparation procedures
🔹 Subchapter H – Recruitment & Selection
Rule 01H.0801 requires promotional priority for current state employees—it gives internal candidates the edge if qualifications are substantially equal to outside applicants
🔹 Subchapter J – Employee Relations
Rule 01J.0604 specifies "just cause" is required before disciplining career employees (warning, suspension, demotion, or dismissal), grounded in G.S. 126‑35
🔹 Subchapter N – Workplace Environment & Health
Rule 01N.0105 mandates written safety/health programs, safety committees, incident reporting (e.g., fatalities, mass hospitalizations within 8 hours of occurrence and full incident report within 5 days)
✅ Why This Matters
Consistency & Fairness: These rules ensure equitable hiring, classification, and disciplinary practices across all state agencies.
Legal Compliance: They align with state statutes (G.S. 126, 143, etc.) and promote workplace safety.
Administrative Clarity: Clear guidelines on forms, processes, and agency responsibilities.
📚 Additional Substance in Other Subchapters
Compensation (D) & Benefits (E): Address pay structures, leave policies, and benefits eligibility (e.g., workers’ comp, medical, retirement).
Equal Opportunity (L) and Performance Management (O): Outline anti-discrimination obligations and appraisal procedures.
Training (K) & Interchange Programs (M): Provide direction on workforce development and personnel mobility across agencies.
✅ What You Can Do Next
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