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If I Quit My Job, Or If I Am Terminated, Does My Employer Have To Pay Me All Wages Due That Day?

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: 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 Quit My Job Recently, And I Want To Know If I'm Entitled To Unemployment Compensation?
  A: The SC Employment Security Commission administers the state unemployment insurance program. You should direct your question to them at: 1550 Gadsden Street P.O. Box … 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