South Carolina Labor Laws: An Employer's Overview

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.

South Carolina Labor-Law Snapshot

A quick South Carolina snapshot: the minimum wage is $7.25/hour (the federal floor), overtime is about $10.88/hour, South Carolina has no statewide paid-sick-leave mandate, and a final paycheck is due within 48 hours or by the next regular payday (not more than 30 days) on discharge.

For South Carolina employers these rules interact with timekeeping: accurate, audit-logged hours drive overtime, final pay, and break records. South Carolina sets no statewide meal-break requirement and does not mandate paid rest breaks; a final paycheck is due within 48 hours or by the next regular payday (not more than 30 days) when an employee resigns. Confirm current South Carolina figures with the state labor office before relying on any single number.

Official Sources

• U.S. DOL — Minimum wage by state
• U.S. DOL — State overtime
• U.S. DOL — State labor offices

More South Carolina Guides

Labor Law Overview in Other States

South Carolina Labor Law Overview: Frequently Asked Questions