South Carolina — Workplace Discrimination

Practitioner reference for Workplace Discrimination compliance in South Carolina. Each section cites primary authority inline (statute, regulation, agency guidance, or case). Where primary authority cannot be confirmed for a point, the section renders the verbatim "Unable to confirm as of [date]" note instead of guessing.

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Protected classes and employer coverage threshold

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The South Carolina Human Affairs Law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, and disability. "Sex" includes pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, including lactation. "Age" protection applies to individuals 40 and above. The law covers employers with 15 or more employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year. The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission enforces the law.

Source: S.C. Code § 1-13-20, S.C. Code § 1-13-30, S.C. Code § 1-13-80

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Charge-filing deadline with SCHAC

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An individual alleging employment discrimination under the South Carolina Human Affairs Law must file a written charge under oath or affirmation with the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission within 180 calendar days after the alleged discriminatory practice occurred. The Commission assists complainants in reducing verbal complaints to writing and sets forth information required by the Commission.

Source: S.C. Code § 1-13-90(a)

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