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South Carolina Prohibits Subminimum Wages (August 1, 2024).
- With permission from the DOL, employers could previously receive exemptions for certain classes of workers (e.g. full-time students, apprentices, messengers and student-learners), to be paid a subminimum wage. South Carolina has now completely phased out use of a subminimum wage.
South Carolina Lowers Threshold for Electronic Filing of Quarterly Unemployment Reports (March 31, 2024)
- Effective with the quarter ending March 31, 2024 (i.e., for reports due by April 30, 2024), employers with 10 or more employees (lowered from 100 employees) must file quarterly unemployment reports electronically.
South Carolina Permits Constitutional Carry of Firearms (March 7, 2024)
- Effective March 7, 2024, SC amended its firearms laws to authorize individuals to carry firearms in either an open or concealed manner and without training or a permit. However, the amendment still allows employers to prohibit concealed carry weapons on workplace premises, regardless of whether an individual holds a license or is legally allowed to carry firearms elsewhere. Employers must post signs at the entrances of buildings where concealed carry weapons are prohibited.
