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South Carolina Statutory Wage & Overtime Authority
Statutory Legal Citation: S.C. Code § 41-1-10
South Carolina has no state minimum wage law; federal FLSA rate of $7.25/hr and weekly 40-hour overtime rules apply.
Employee Statutory Rights (SC)
- ✓ Federal FLSA minimum wage protection of $7.25/hr.
- ✓ 1.5x regular pay for hours over 40 per workweek.
- ✓ Written notice of wage rates and paydays at hire.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (SC)
- § Notify employees 7 days in advance of pay rate reductions.
- § Pay non-exempt staff at least semi-monthly.
- § Maintain timecard records.
South Carolina Statutory Wage & Overtime FAQs
What is the minimum wage in South Carolina for 2026? ↓
Under statutory citation S.C. Code § 41-1-10, the 2026 minimum wage in South Carolina is $7.25 per hour. Employers paying below this baseline face Department of Labor back-pay audits and statutory interest penalties.
Does South Carolina mandate daily overtime pay? ↓
South Carolina follows the standard federal FLSA rule (Title 29 U.S.C. § 207). Overtime is calculated weekly for hours exceeding 40 hours in a 7-day workweek with no daily cap.
Can employers in South Carolina take a tip credit against wage rates? ↓
South Carolina permits employers to claim a maximum tip credit of $5.12/hr against tipped staff, requiring a minimum direct cash wage of $2.13/hr.
Common South Carolina Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Reducing pay rates without 7 days advance written notice.
Tip credit shortfalls.
Misclassifying non-exempt staff.
Did Your Employer Violate South Carolina Labor Law?
30-Second Diagnostic • Sourced from S.C. Code § 41-1-10
Based on South Carolina labor code standards (S.C. Code § 41-1-10), your responses indicate potential statutory wage violations.
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Department of Labor & State Compliance Fine Exposure in South Carolina
Under FLSA § 216(b), mandatory double back pay is assessed for unpaid overtime.
1 hour regular rate premium pay per workday missed under state law.
Waiting time statutory penalties for delayed final paycheck settlement.
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FLSA & SC Overtime Exemption Checklist
Determine if an employee is legally exempt from overtime under state and federal law
Earns at least $844/week ($43,888/yr federal minimum) or state higher threshold (e.g. CA $66,560/yr).
Primary duty involves managing business operations, directing 2+ staff, or exercising independent judgment.
Receives a predetermined, non-deductible salary regardless of quality or quantity of weekly work.
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