Affirmative Action: South Carolina
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Beth Zoller, Legal Editor, HR & Compliance Center
Summary
- South Carolina permits private employers to give a hiring preference for veterans and spouses of veterans with disabilities. See Private Employers and Hiring Preference for Veterans.
- State agencies are required to develop affirmative action plans assuring equitable employment opportunities for women and minorities. See Affirmative Action Plans for State Agencies.