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I Quit My Job Recently, And I Want To Know If I'm Entitled To Unemployment Compensation?

Other South Carolina Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: Does My Employer Have To Provide Me With Breaks And Time For Lunch During The Work Day?
  A: There is no requirement under South Carolina law for an employer to provide employees with breaks or a lunch period.
• Q: If I Quit My Job, Or If I Am Terminated, Does My Employer Have To Pay Me All Wages Due That Day?
  A: No. State law requires the employer to pay an employee all wages due him or her within 48 hours of the day of separation or the next regularly scheduled pay day, not … More
• Q: As An Employer, What Posters Am I Required To Post In The Workplace?
  A: The SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation requires the posting of two posters. One covers the state payment of wages, child labor and right­to­work … More
• Q: Is There A State Minimum Wage Or Overtime Law?
  A: No. These issues are addressed by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act which is administered by the: US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division 1835 Assembly … More
• Q: Does South Carolina Have A State Osha Plan?
  A: SC is one of 23 states and territories which administers its own OSHA program under an agreement with the US Department of Labor, OSHA. Every employer, employing one … More
• Q: Does Llr's Division Of Labor Investigate Discrimination Complaints?
  A: No. Laws prohibiting discrimination in employment are administered by: Human Affairs Commission P.O. Box 4490 Columbia, SC 29240 (803) 737­7800 … More
• Q: I'm Having A Problem With A Pension Plan And Health Insurance Offered By A Former Employer. Where Do I Go For Help?
  A: The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) protects the interests of employees and their beneficiaries where employees participate in at work pension plans. … More
• Q: I Was Injured On The Job, And I'm Having Trouble Getting My Employer To Pay My Medical Bills. Can You Help Me?
  A: The SC Workers Compensation Commission administers the state workers compensation laws which provide for the compensation of employees and their families for wages … More
• Q: Who Do I Contact If I Feel As Though I Was Terminated Unfairly?
  A: Due to South Carolina being an employment at will state, you will need to contact an attorney, or if you feel you were discriminated against due to race, age, sex, … More
• Q: Does My Employer Have To Provide Me With Paid Vacation And/Or Sick Time?
  A: No