How Do You Find South Carolina Minimum Wage Laws?
Minimum wage laws exist to improve profitability and ethics in the workplace and the quality of life in the private sector. While the United States government has federal minimum wage laws in effect, most states have their own laws regarding minimum wage. Because South Carolina is one of only five states that do not have their own minimum wage laws, federal standards dictate the minimum wage there. Read on for more information. Be aware that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides limited exceptions that permit payment of wages lower than the national standard. Conditions that allow exemption include the employment of full-time students, individuals under the age of 20, employees who earn tips and those in training for the first 90 days of employment. Check to see if your occupation is exempt from federal minimum wage laws in South Carolina under the Fair Labor Standards Act (see Resources below). Report noncompliance with minimum wage laws to the Wage and Hour Division Offices of
