South Carolina Code of Laws
The South Carolina Code of Laws can be accessed at the South Carolina Legislature website.
Freedom of Information Act
The Freedom of Information Act (.pdf) addresses the availability of public records and the accessibility to public meetings of public bodies.
Nepotism
- The Ethics Act of 1991 governs the employment of family members/nepotism. For additional information or questions, refer to S.C. Code Section 8-13-750 or contact the State Ethics Commission which governs this Act.
Workers’ Compensation
- For information concerning Workers’ Compensation, please visit the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission website.
- For information about coordinating sick and annual leave with workers’ compensation payments, please refer to the memo from the State Human Resources Director and the chart below.
State Human Resources Regulations
The State Human Resources Regulations can be accessed here (.pdf).
Federal Laws
Links to pertinent federal laws are listed below. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list, but is intended to guide agencies to available online resources.
- ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act
- ADAAA - Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008
- ADEA - The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
- Civil Rights Act of 1991
- COBRA - Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
- EPA - Equal Pay Act of 1963
- ERISA - Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
- FLSA - Fair Labor Standards Act
- FMLA - Family Medical Leave Act
- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
- HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability Act
- OFCCP - Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
- OSHA - Occupational Safety Health Administration
- Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
- Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- USERRA - Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
Hatch Act - Political Activity by State Employees
Certain employees covered by the Hatch Act are prohibited from being a candidate for elective office. Employees with questions regarding their specific situation should contact their agency regarding any agency-specific policies concerning this issue. Employees and employers may also contact the State Ethics Commission regarding potential limitations on political activity by state employees.