summary
Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 41-10-210 so as to ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MINIMUM WAGE ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 10, TITLE 41 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CITATION; by adding Section 41-10-220 so as to provide employers shall pay employees a certain minimum wage; by adding Section 41-10-230 so as to provide it is unlawful for an employer to retailiate against an employee who exercises his rights with respect to the minimum wage; by adding Section 41-10-240 so as to provide certain remedies to the employee and state; by adding Section 41-10-250 so as to provide civil enforcement authority to enforce the Act to the Attorney General; by adding Section 41-10-260 so as to provide a statute of limitations; by adding Section 41-10-270 so as to provide that an action brought under the act may be brought as a class action; by adding Section 41-10-280 so as to limit authority of the department with respect to implementing the act; by amending Section 6-1-130, relating to Political subdivisions, so as to establish a scope of authority to set minimum wage rates; by amending Section 44-22-160, relating to Employment within facility, compensation, and the right to refuse nontherapeutic employment, so as to require payment of the minimum wage rate; by amending Section 53-1-100, relating to Operation of machine shops exempt from chapter and conscientious opposition to Sunday work, so as to require payment of the minimum wage rate; by amending Section 53-1-110, relating to the manufacture or finishing of textile products exempt from chapter and conscientious opposition to Sunday work, so as to require payment of the minimum wage rate; to designate the existing sections of chapter 10, title 41 as article 1 entitled "payment of wages generally"; and to make conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "South Carolina Minimum Wage Act" by adding a new article to the state's labor laws. The key provisions are:
- Employers must pay employees a minimum wage of $15 per hour, with exceptions for certain individuals covered under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
- It is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against an employee for exercising their rights under the act.
- Employees can bring civil actions against employers for violations, and can recover unpaid wages, liquidated damages, and attorney's fees. The Attorney General can also bring enforcement actions.
- The statute of limitations for actions under the act is 5 years.
- The act preempts local governments from setting minimum wage rates above the state minimum.
- The act also requires that certain exempt industries, such as textile manufacturing and machine shops, must pay at least the state minimum wage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (on 01/10/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0291&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/291_20221207.htm |
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