- Right-to-Work State: Employees are not required to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment. This ensures individual choice regarding union participation.
- At-Will Employment: Employers can terminate employees for any reason (except illegal ones) without warning. Employees can also leave their jobs without reason or notice.
- Child Labor Regulations: These laws limit the types of work and hours minors can work to protect their well-being and ensure educational opportunities.
Employers in South Carolina must notify employees in writing at the time of hiring about their work hours, wages, pay schedules, and deductions. Wages must be paid in lawful U.S. currency or via negotiable checks. Employers may also deposit wages directly into employees’ accounts at insured financial institutions. Upon separation, all wages must be paid within 48 hours or by the next regular payday, but no later than 30 days.
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- Unemployment Insurance: Employers must contribute to unemployment insurance, with rates ranging from 0.06% to 5.46% depending on the company size and industry.
- Workers' Compensation: Employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover medical expenses and wages for employees injured on the job.
- Bone Marrow Donor Leave: Employers with 20 or more employees must provide up to 40 hours of paid leave for employees who donate bone marrow.
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