Intro to South Carolina Labor Laws
Get an overview of the South Carolina labor laws small businesses should know when hiring, and updates on employment laws that could impact your business.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in South Carolina is $7.25 per hour, which is the same as the federal minimum wage.
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Minimum Exempt Salary Requirements
South Carolina follows the federal minimum exempt requirement of $684 per week or $35,568 per year for most exemptions from minimum wage and overtime.
References: Federal Minimum Exemption Threshold
Meal & Rest Laws
South Carolina follows the federal requirements and doesn’t have regulations requiring employers to provide meal and rest break periods.
Lactation Accommodation Laws
Under South Carolina’s Lactation Support Act, all employers must grant employees reasonable paid or unpaid breaks and a private place, other than a bathroom stall, to pump breast milk during working hours.
References: Lactation Support Act
Updates to South Carolina Labor Laws
Keep up to date with important changes to state and local employment laws in South Carolina.
Governor McMaster recently signed into law the South Carolina Lactation Support Act, which builds on the South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodation Act to provide further employee protections related to pregnancy and childbirth. The Lactation Support Act requires all employers to allow employees reasonable and private opportunities to express milk. The law took effect upon its signing on June 25, 2020 and enforcement begins August 24, 2020.
This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.
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