South Carolina Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview
South Carolina (SC) · Labor law overview · Last reviewed June 2026
Overtime
Weekly (40 hr)
Minimum wage
Federal $7.25
Meal breaks
Not mandated
Overtime
South Carolina follows the federal rule: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek, with no separate daily-overtime requirement.
Minimum wage
South Carolina uses the federal $7.25 floor for covered employers.
Breaks
South Carolina has no general adult meal-break mandate, though offered short breaks must be paid.
Paid sick leave & final pay
South Carolina has no statewide paid sick leave mandate. Final-paycheck timing is state-specific — see the dedicated guides linked below for details, and always confirm against the official source.
Official sources
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South Carolina labor law overview: frequently asked questions
What are the main labor laws employers should know in South Carolina?
The essentials are overtime (federal 40-hour weekly), minimum wage (the federal $7.25 floor), and breaks (no state meal mandate).
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