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There is no requirement under South Carolina law for an employer to provide employees with breaks or a lunch period.
South Carolina Child Labor Regulations Summary. Generally no employment is authorized for minors under the age of 14, as interpreted under South Carolina Child Labor Statute 41-13-20. Employment of any minor under age 14 is defined as oppressive child labor.
The law says you are protected when you: Speak up about wages that are owed to you • Report an injury or a health and safety hazard • File a claim or complaint with a state agency • Join together with other workers to ask for changes.
Under the South Carolina Human Affairs Law, employers are prohibited from refusing to hire; barring from employment; terminating; limiting, segregating, or classifying; or otherwise discrimi- nating against an individual with respect to compensation or terms, conditions, or privileges of employment based on race or ...
Effective at the start of 2023, employers in California are required to grant all of their employees five days of bereavement due to the death of a family member. The new law, known as AB 1949, defines a family member as a spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, parent-in-law, and domestic partner.
In South Carolina, there is no state-specific law that limits the number of hours an adult employee can work straight in a single day or week. However, certain industry-specific regulations and collective bargaining agreements may impose limits to ensure safety and protect workers' rights.
Immediate family is defined as the spouse, great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, legal guardians, brothers, spouse of brothers, sisters, spouse of sisters, children, spouse of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren of either the employee or the spouse.
How do I file a complaint? First, you may fill out this form online Employment Initial Intake Questionnaire . Or you may fill out this form (PDF), print it then mail, fax or bring to our office at 1026 Sumter Street, Suite 101, Columbia, SC 29201.
A complaint against a licensee, or an unlicensed person practicing a profession or occupation that requires a license, may be made on the attached Online Complaint Form. The form may be obtained by clicking on the link below or by calling (803) 896-4470.
A BOFE representative will review the report to determine whether to investigate the employer. If BOFE starts an investigation, it may inspect the worksite, issue citations for violations, work with the employer to correct the problem, and collect any unpaid wages owed to workers.