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This site is not intended to constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Additionally, no
attorney-client relationship has been created by your visiting and reading this site. Please consult a legal
professional before taking any action you believe may result in liability or litigation. Nothing on this site
creates an express or implied contract. While efforts are made to present only accurate and current
information, laws can and do change and interpretations vary among jurisdictions, so all information is
presented on an “as-is” basis. This site is for informational purposes only.
Meals and Break
South Carolina does not have any laws requiring an employer to provide a meal period or
breaks to employees, thus the federal rule applies. SC Dept. of Labor FAQs. The federal
rule does not require an employer to provide either a meal (lunch) period or breaks.
However, if an employer chooses to do so, breaks, usually of the type lasting less than 20
minutes, must be paid. Meal or lunch periods (usually 30 minutes or more) do not need to
be paid, so long as the employee is free to do as they wish during the meal or lunch
period. DOL: Breaks and Meal Periods.
South Carolina does not have any laws requiring an employer to provide a meal period or
breaks to employees, thus the federal rule applies. SC Dept. of Labor FAQs. The federal
rule does not require an employer to provide either a meal (lunch) period or breaks.
However, if an employer chooses to do so, breaks, usually of the type lasting less than 20
minutes, must be paid. Meal or lunch periods (usually 30 minutes or more) do not need to
be paid, so long as the employee is free to do as they wish during the meal or lunch
period. DOL: Breaks and Meal Periods.
Vacation
In South Carolina, employers are not required to provide employees with vacation benefits,
either paid or unpaid. SC Dept. of Labor FAQs. If an employer chooses to provide such
benefits, it must comply with the terms of its established policy or employment contract. SC
Dept. of Labor FAQs. An employer is required to notify its employees in writing of any
benefit policies. SC Code § 41-10-30, SC Dept. of Labor FAQs.
An employer may lawfully establish a policy or enter into a contract denying employees
payment for accrued vacation leave upon separation from employment. See O’Neal v.
Intermedical Hospital of SC, 355 S.C. 499, 585 S.E.2d 526 (SC App. 2003).
An employer may also lawfully establish a policy or enter into a contract disqualifying
employees from payment of accrued vacation upon separation from employment if they fail
to comply with specific requirements, such as giving two weeks notice or being employed
as of a specific date of the year. See O’Neal v. Intermedical Hospital of SC, 355 S.C. 499,
585 S.E.2d 526 (SC App. 2003).
An employer is required to pay accrued vacation to an employee upon separation from
employment if its policy or contract requires it. SC Code § 41-10-10(b).
Neither South Carolina’s Legislature nor its courts have stated whether an employer is
required to pay accrued vacation leave upon separation from employment if the employer’s
established policy or employment contract is silent on the matter.
An employer may cap the amount of vacation leave an employee may accrue over time. .
See SC Code § 41-10-10(b), O’Neal v. Intermedical Hospital of SC, 355 S.C. 499, 585 S.E.
2d 526 (SC App. 2003).
An employer may implement a “use-it-or-lose-it” policy requiring employees to use their
leave by a set date or lose it. . See SC Code § 41-10-10(b), O’Neal v. Intermedical Hospital
of SC, 355 S.C. 499, 585 S.E.2d 526 (SC App. 2003).
In South Carolina, employers are not required to provide employees with vacation benefits,
either paid or unpaid. SC Dept. of Labor FAQs. If an employer chooses to provide such
benefits, it must comply with the terms of its established policy or employment contract. SC
Dept. of Labor FAQs. An employer is required to notify its employees in writing of any
benefit policies. SC Code § 41-10-30, SC Dept. of Labor FAQs.
An employer may lawfully establish a policy or enter into a contract denying employees
payment for accrued vacation leave upon separation from employment. See O’Neal v.
Intermedical Hospital of SC, 355 S.C. 499, 585 S.E.2d 526 (SC App. 2003).
An employer may also lawfully establish a policy or enter into a contract disqualifying
employees from payment of accrued vacation upon separation from employment if they fail
to comply with specific requirements, such as giving two weeks notice or being employed
as of a specific date of the year. See O’Neal v. Intermedical Hospital of SC, 355 S.C. 499,
585 S.E.2d 526 (SC App. 2003).
An employer is required to pay accrued vacation to an employee upon separation from
employment if its policy or contract requires it. SC Code § 41-10-10(b).
Neither South Carolina’s Legislature nor its courts have stated whether an employer is
required to pay accrued vacation leave upon separation from employment if the employer’s
established policy or employment contract is silent on the matter.
An employer may cap the amount of vacation leave an employee may accrue over time. .
See SC Code § 41-10-10(b), O’Neal v. Intermedical Hospital of SC, 355 S.C. 499, 585 S.E.
2d 526 (SC App. 2003).
An employer may implement a “use-it-or-lose-it” policy requiring employees to use their
leave by a set date or lose it. . See SC Code § 41-10-10(b), O’Neal v. Intermedical Hospital
of SC, 355 S.C. 499, 585 S.E.2d 526 (SC App. 2003).
Severance
South Carolina law does not require employers to provide employees with severance pay.
If an employer chooses to provide severance benefits, it must comply with the terms of its
established policy or employment contract.
South Carolina law does not require employers to provide employees with severance pay.
If an employer chooses to provide severance benefits, it must comply with the terms of its
established policy or employment contract.
Holidays
South Carolina law does not require employers to provide employees with either paid or
unpaid holiday leave. In South Carolina, an employer can require an employee to work
holidays. An employer does not have to pay an employee premium pay, such as 1 1/2
times the regular rate, for working on holidays, unless such time worked qualifies the
employee for overtime under standard overtime laws. If an employer chooses to provide
either paid or unpaid holiday leave, it must comply with the terms of its established policy or
employment contract.
South Carolina law does not require employers to provide employees with either paid or
unpaid holiday leave. In South Carolina, an employer can require an employee to work
holidays. An employer does not have to pay an employee premium pay, such as 1 1/2
times the regular rate, for working on holidays, unless such time worked qualifies the
employee for overtime under standard overtime laws. If an employer chooses to provide
either paid or unpaid holiday leave, it must comply with the terms of its established policy or
employment contract.
Minimum Wage
South Carolina has not established a minimum wage rate. The federal minimum wage
rate applies. Currently, the federal minimum wage rate is $7.25. Some exceptions apply.
FLSA: Minimum Wage.
South Carolina has not established a minimum wage rate. The federal minimum wage
rate applies. Currently, the federal minimum wage rate is $7.25. Some exceptions apply.
FLSA: Minimum Wage.
Overtime
South Carolina does not have laws governing the payment of overtime. Federal overtime
laws apply. See FLSA: Overtime for more information regarding overtime requirements.
South Carolina does not have laws governing the payment of overtime. Federal overtime
laws apply. See FLSA: Overtime for more information regarding overtime requirements.
Sick Leave
South Carolina law does not require employers to provide employees with sick leave
benefits, either paid or unpaid. If an employer chooses to provide sick leave benefits, it
must comply with the terms of its established policy or employment contract. SC Dept. of
Labor FAQs.
An employer in South Carolina may be required to provide an employee unpaid sick leave
in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act or other federal laws.
South Carolina law does not require employers to provide employees with sick leave
benefits, either paid or unpaid. If an employer chooses to provide sick leave benefits, it
must comply with the terms of its established policy or employment contract. SC Dept. of
Labor FAQs.
An employer in South Carolina may be required to provide an employee unpaid sick leave
in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act or other federal laws.
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TOPICS COVERED (Scroll down for detailed information):
- Minimum Wage
- Overtime
- Meals and Breaks
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Severance Pay
- Holiday and Sunday Leave
- Jury Duty
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Jury Duty
An employer is not required to pay an employee for time spent responding to a jury
summons or serving on a jury.
An employer may not discharge or demote an employee who complies with a jury
summons or serves on a jury.
South Carolina Stat. 41-1-70
An employer is not required to pay an employee for time spent responding to a jury
summons or serving on a jury.
An employer may not discharge or demote an employee who complies with a jury
summons or serves on a jury.
South Carolina Stat. 41-1-70
