Regulation
Occupational Licensing
Introduction All people in North Carolina have a self-evident, inalienable right to “the enjoyment of the fruits of their own labor.” It’s in North Carolina’s Constitution, Article I, Section 1.…
Right to work
Budget, Taxation & Economy
North Carolina Ranked as 8th Most Burdensome State for Occupational Licensing
A new study released this week finds that North Carolina ranks as having the 8th highest occupational licensing burden in the nation.
Regulation
Licensing for low-income occupations has gotten more expensive and restrictive in North Carolina
The Institute for Justice (IJ) has released an update of its stellar “License to Work” report, which examines the burdens of occupational licensing regulations across the country. It’s the first…
Regulation
What is Occupational License Consumer Choice?
The key to the Occupational License Consumer Choice approach is something called a nonlicensed disclosure. With that, occupational licensing is no longer an entry regulation.
Law & Public Safety
Understanding the Anti-Monopoly Clause of the N.C. State Constitution
It’s been with us since the beginning, but is the anti-monopoly clause of the state constitution a valid tool in today’s fight against cronyism? In Part Two of his series,…
Research Brief
Law & Public Safety
Understanding the Anti-Monopoly Clause of the N.C. State Constitution, Part Two
Perpetuities and monopolies are contrary to the genius of a free state and shall not be allowed. – North Carolina State Constitution, Article I, Section 34 As I explained in Part…
Regulation
Denying an occupational license for lack of ‘good moral character’
License denials in Pennsylvania for lack of "good moral character" bring to mind the 641 different disqualifications from licensing in North Carolina for having a conviction record.
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Will You Be Replaced By a Robot?
A new poll from Rasmussen shows that many Americans believe robotic technology is not only here to stay, the use of robots will expand and make a big impact on…
Research Brief
Regulation
How N.C. Makes It Harder for People with Conviction Records to Work
A new report from the National Employment Law Project looks at how state occupational licensing laws make it difficult for people with arrest and conviction records to find work in…
N.C. should follow other states’ lead in reforming job licensing regime
RALEIGH — North Carolina risks losing ground economically to other states unless it reforms its current approach to occupational licensing. The state also faces the threat of federal legal action.…
Regulation
Modernizing North Carolina’s Outdated Occupational Licensing Practices
In North Carolina, occupational regulation tends to be an all-or-nothing thing. Either the state applies the most extreme form of regulation (licensing), or it mostly leaves the occupation alone. This…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
What Would YOU Do If You Were Jasna Bukvic?
“You shouldn’t need a license just to talk about makeup,” says Jasna Bukvic. With the help of the Institute for Justice, Jasna is suing the state of North Carolina, which…