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Introduced
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
In Committee
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
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 41-1-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE A BASE STATE MINIMUM WAGE OF SEVENTEEN DOLLARS PER HOUR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025, TO PROVIDE FOR THE NOTIFICATION OF THIS MINIMUM WAGE TO EMPLOYERS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2024, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR AN EMPLOYER TO FAIL TO PAY THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE OR TO RETALIATE AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE LAW, TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE A FIVE-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ACTIONS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS ACT MAY BE BROUGHT AS A CLASS ACTION UNDER STATE LAW.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to establish a base state minimum wage of $17 per hour in South Carolina, effective January 1, 2025. The bill requires the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation to notify employers of this minimum wage before November 1, 2024. It makes it unlawful for an employer to fail to pay the state minimum wage or to retaliate against an employee for actions related to enforcing the minimum wage law. The bill provides remedies for violations, including allowing employees to bring civil actions to recover unpaid back wages and damages, and authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions to enforce the law. It also establishes a five-year statute of limitations for actions brought under the law and allows for class actions to be filed.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henegan, Williams (on 01/31/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3805&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3805_20230125.htm |
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