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Charleston, South Carolina: wage and workplace rules
People in Charleston are covered by South Carolina state law. Below are the state rules we checked against official sources. Cities and counties can add their own rules, so confirm local details with a lawyer licensed in South Carolina.
South Carolina rules that apply in Charleston
Total disability pay
66 2/3 percent of the average weekly wage, within the statutory minimum and maximum.
Source: S.C. Code § 42-9-10(A) · checked November 6, 2026
Telling your employer about a work injury
Notice must generally be given within ninety days after the accident, unless a reasonable excuse is accepted.
Source: S.C. Code § 42-15-20 · checked November 6, 2026
Filing the comp claim
A claim must be filed with the Workers' Compensation Commission within two years after the accident.
Source: S.C. Code § 42-15-40 · checked November 6, 2026
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