South Carolina employers are now required to post two updated labor law notices as a result of the recent passage of two amendments of law. The new text provisions are found on the state’s “Labor Law Abstract” and “Safety and Health Protection on the Job” postings.
Labor Law Abstract update: E-Verify Procedures
Under South Carolina law, all employers are required to verify the employment eligibility status of every new employee. Prior to the passage of SB 20, an Act relating to immigration to include unauthorized aliens, an employer could use either the federal E-Verify program or a state driver’s license or identification, or eligibility to obtain a state driver’s license or identification, to verify an employee’s work authorization and had 5 days within which to do so. As provided in the Act and on the Labor law Abstract, effective January 1, 2012:
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All South Carolina employers are required to enroll in E-Verify,
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Employers must verify the status of new employees using E-Verify within 3 business days, and
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Failure to enroll in and use E-Verify to verify new hires will result in probation for the employer or suspension/revocation of the employer’s business licenses.
Safety and Health Protection on the Job update: Discrimination Remedies
State and federal laws prohibit discrimination against any employee for filing a complaint or participating in any proceeding under the South Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Act, or for exercising any right afforded under state or federal law. Following the passage of SB 694, state and local government employees that believe they have been discharged or otherwise discriminated against in the exercise of these rights are now authorized to proceed with a civil action under the state’s public sector employment protection laws. Employees of private employers may file such discrimination complaints within the time prescribed by law with the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR).
Employers can comply with both notice requirements using Compliance Poster Company’s updated 8/2011 South Carolina State & Federal All-On-One Labor Law poster by clicking on the photo link above or by clicking here.