US Jurisdictions

South Carolina

New and Updated

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    Handbook Templates

    EEO Handbook Statement: South Carolina

    South Carolina employers should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Other Leaves: South Carolina

    This guide provides an in-depth review of South Carolina leave requirements. South Carolina requires covered employers to provide pregnancy leave and accommodation, bone marrow donor leave, quarantine leave, crime victim leave, witness duty leave, jury duty leave, emergency responder leave and military leave. In addition, while voting leave is not required, an employer cannot terminate an employee for exercising their political rights.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Disabilities (ADA): South Carolina

    This guide highlights key aspects of South Carolina disability law. It covers disability discrimination and accommodations, and service animals in places of public accommodation.

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    Legal Timetable

    South Carolina Requires Pregnancy Accommodations

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    Employment Law Guide

    Involuntary and Voluntary Pay Deductions: South Carolina

    This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals in South Carolina regarding withholding for child support and creditor garnishment orders, tax levies and voluntary wage assignments.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Independent Contractors: South Carolina

    South Carolina considers different factors to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under its workers compensation law and unemployment insurance law. This guide provides an in-depth review of South Carolina employment law requirements with respect to independent contractors.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Taxation of Employee Benefits: South Carolina

    This guide provides HR and payroll professionals with compliance guidance regarding the taxation and reporting in South Carolina of health insurance benefits for those in same-sex marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships.

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    Legal Timetable

    South Carolina to Change Unemployment Eligibility of Employees Terminated for Illegal Drug Use

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    Employment Law Guide

    New Hire Reporting: South Carolina

    This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals in South Carolina regarding the requirement to report new hire information to the state, including what, when and how to report.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Health Care Benefits: South Carolina

    This guide provides an overview of South Carolina health care benefit laws, including coverage requirements.