South Carolina does not have state-level paid sick leave or paid family leave mandates. Employers must comply with federal FMLA requirements. South Carolina provides job protections for jury duty and voting leave.

Paid Sick Leave

Not statutorily required

Paid Family Leave

Not statutorily required

Unpaid Family & Medical Leave

ProgramFederal FMLA
DurationUp to 12 weeks under FMLA in a 12-month period.
EligibilityFMLA: employers with 50+ employees, 12 months and 1,250 hours.

South Carolina does not have a separate state family leave law.

Jury Duty Leave

ProgramSouth Carolina Code Section 14-7-1220
Paid?No — employers are not required to pay, but cannot penalize employees.

Employers must allow employees to serve on a jury. Employers cannot terminate or penalize employees for jury service.

Voting Leave

ProgramSouth Carolina Code Section 7-15-20
Paid?No — employers are not required to pay, but must allow reasonable time off.

Employees who do not have sufficient time outside working hours to vote are entitled to reasonable time off.

Military Leave

ProgramSouth Carolina Code Section 1-1-310

Employees who are members of the National Guard or reserves are entitled to military leave.

Other Leave

Bereavement Leave

Not statutorily required.

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